Atlanta, July 15 -- Police in Atlanta were on heightened alert on Wednesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, a fixture regarded as a potentially high-risk event due to the long-standing sporting and political rivalry between the two nations.

The Atlanta Police Department said enhanced security measures would be in place at the downtown stadium, with the arrangements forming part of ongoing security assessments to ensure the safety of players, officials and supporters, as per Reuters.

The venue, which regularly hosts NFL and Major League Soccer matches, is expected to witness a capacity crowd for the high-profile encounter.

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