The noise inside Atlanta Stadium said everything. Both national anthems — England's and Argentina's — were swallowed whole by the crowd before the two sides kicked off their 2026 World Cup semi-final. The atmosphere was that loud before a ball had even been touched.

For South African football fans watching on, this is the biggest match of the tournament so far. A World Cup semi-final between two of the game's most storied nations, played out in a stadium shaking before the whistle. Whoever wins here goes to the final. Follow all the build-up and reaction on Octafield Football.

First reported by BBC Sport Football.