Argentina Fans Freeze Harry Kane for Luck Before England Clash

Argentina fans have found an unusual pre-match ritual ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England, according to Reuters. Supporters were spotted freezing an effigy of Harry Kane, apparently as a good luck charm before the two sides meet in Atlanta.

The stunt captures the colour and wit that World Cup knockout football inspires, and sets a playful tone ahead of what promises to be one of the most charged matches of the tournament. England and Argentina carry decades of rivalry and history into Wednesday's semi-final.

With the match kicking off at 19:00 UTC in Atlanta, fans on both sides are cranking up the atmosphere in creative and sometimes surreal ways.