England's tussle with Argentina promises to be one of the early highlights in Korea and Japan.
The two countries have produced some fabulous World Cup matches in the past.
1962: First round
Argentina 1-3 England
The two adversaries met in Group D.
Argentina had already won a match, beating Bulgaria 1-0, but England were beaten 2-1 by outstanding Hungary in their first match.
So victory was crucial if England were to qualify for the quarter-finals.
England made an excellent start when Ron Flowers put them ahead in the 17th minute with a penalty after Navarro had hand-balled.
A young Bobby Charlton added the second before half-time and prolific striker Jimmy Greaves put England three up before Josť Francisco Sanfilippo scored a late consolation for Argentina.
Argentina drew their next match against Hungary and made an early exit from the tournament.
England went through to the quarter-finals but were defeated 3-1 by Garrincha-inspired Brazil.
Argentina 0-1 England
This time the sides met in the last eight.
A great game was anticipated but Argentina spoilt the spectacle by committing a barrage of fouls.
Their captain, Antonio Rattin, failed to control his side and harassed the referee so much that he was eventually sent off.
He took almost 10 minutes to leave the pitch and had to be ushered off by Fifa officials.
England laboured to make their numerical advantage count but eventually made the breakthrough with the game's only goal, from Geoff Hurst.
England manager Alf Ramsay was extremely critical of the Argentines after the game, although his side progressed to win the tournament.
Argentina 2-1 England
Mexico City, Mexico
This game will forever be remembered for Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal.
Argentina's talisman punched the ball past England keeper Peter Shilton and into the net early in the second half for the opener.