Argentina supporters have been mocked for burning the wrong flag ahead of Wednesday night’s World Cup semi-final against England.Footage filmed in Escobar, in Buenos Aires Province, shows a crowd setting fire to a Union Jack as tensions continue to rise before the blockbuster showdown in Atlanta.But while the flag represents the United Kingdom, England’s national football team competes under the St George’s Cross.The mix-up has been widely mocked on social media, with one user saying: “Burning the flag of Great Britain thinking it’s England’s just proves that the biggest enemy of the Argentine isn’t the English, it’s the geography book.”A second jibed: “You kept being dumb together, that flag there is of the UNITED KINGDOM not of Great Britain.”Another stated: “Y’all are so dumb hahahahaha. This is the flag of the United Kingdom.”And a fourth wrote: “Are they that dumb or what?”The video also shows fans chanting and celebrating as the Union Jack burns in the middle of the gathering.Argentina supporters have been mocked for burning the wrong flag ahead of Wednesday night’s World Cup semi-final against England | @LIBERTA___DEPRE/XArgentina fans have been mocked online for burning the wrong flag ahead of their World Cup showdown with England | @LIBERTA___DEPRE/XIt comes after Argentina supporters repeatedly directed anti-English songs towards the Three Lions during the tournament, while political references to the Falkland Islands have also crept into the build-up.Members of Argentina’s squad were previously filmed singing: “For the Malvinas, for Diego, for Leo’s last one” after their quarter-final victory over Switzerland.The chant referenced the Falkland Islands, known as Las Malvinas in Argentina, as well as Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.However, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has attempted to distance his players from the political tension surrounding the fixture, insisting the semi-final should be treated solely as a football match.Every team to have won the World Cup | GETTY/GB NEWSEngland have also avoided becoming involved in the escalating war of words as they prepare to face the reigning champions for a place in Sunday’s final.The rivalry between the nations remains among the fiercest in world football.Argentina’s controversial victory in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final is still remembered for Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal, while England suffered further heartbreak on penalties in 1998 after David Beckham was sent off.The Three Lions gained a measure of revenge in 2002 when David Beckham scored from the penalty spot to secure a 1-0 group-stage victory.Argentina have also been granted permission by FIFA to wear their navy-blue change strip for Wednesday’s match, the same colour associated with famous World Cup victories over England.England beat Argentina when the two sides last met at a World Cup back in 2002 | GETTYMeanwhile, both teams required extra time to reach the last four.Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to defeat Norway 2-1, while Argentina overcame Switzerland 3-1 after Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck during the additional period.Messi will face England at senior international level for the first time if he features in Atlanta.And plenty of fireworks are expected both on and off the field as the seismic showdown rapidly approaches.