"60 Years of Rivalry: England and Argentina's Rollercoaster Journey from the 1966 'Robbery' to the Hand of God and Beckham's Red Card"

THOMAS TUCHEL will hope to end 60 years of hurt as he looks to overcome World Cup holders Argentina in the semi final.

The box office fixture is sure to be Oscar-worthy in the latest episode of their notorious football rivalry.

Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ characterised the 1986 World Cup quarter final Credit: Getty Boss Sir Alf Ramsey stopped his England players from exchanging shirts in 1966 Credit: Getty David Beckham scored his penalty in 2002 to beat Argentina in Group F Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd David Beckham was sent off in 1998 for retaliating after a Diego Simeone foul Credit: Alamy

History books chronicling the Argentina-England bickering track their first spat all the way back to July 23, 1966.

Following a 1-0 victory through ‘s 79th minute winner, the Three Lions progressed to the semi final, and would go on to lift the World Cup.

Post-match, boss Alf Ramsey slammed the Argentines, calling them “ANIMALS” and stopped his stars from exchanging shirts.

To this day, the South Americans insist that Hurst’s goal was offside.

The next chapter in the football saga arrived twenty years later when England travelled to the famously difficult Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Meeting in the wake of the Falklands War, the quarter-final showdown promised drama.

And the historic game was characterised by ‘s ‘Hand of God’ goal.

In the 51st minute, the No.10 leapt into the air with goalkeeper Peter Shilton and PUNCHED the ball into the back of the net.

Maradona followed up with a spectacular show of dribbling talent, passing four England stars before placing the ball past Shilton.

Following the 2-1 victory, went on to beat West Germany and lift their second World Cup.

In 1998, was sent for an early bath for kicking out at Argentine midfielder .

Gabriel Batistuta scored from the penalty spot, but Alan Shearer equalised.

Then 18-year-old ‘s solo goal put England ahead before Javier Zanetti pulled one back to send it to penalties.

Gareth Batty and Paul Ince both missed as Glen Hoddle’s side was sent packing from the round of 16.

But it was only FOUR years later that David Beckham got his chance at redemption in Japan at the 2002 World Cup.

Beckham’s penalty was the only goal of the game after Owen went down over ‘s trailing leg.

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England advanced to the quarter-finals before being shut down by , while Argentina headed home before the knockouts.

The two nations have not met since England’s 3-2 friendly win in 2005.

But their last competitive match was 24 years ago.

NOW, will look to guide his Lions through to their FIRST final since they were crowned world champions in 1966.

‘s brace inspired over Norway.

Meanwhile, Argentina advanced following a over Switzerland.

will also be hoping to guide his country to a second World Cup after their success in Qatar in 2022.

The two nations will bring their rivalry to Atlanta on Wednesday at 8pm (BST).