England collapses late to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
England faced Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on July 16 at Atlanta Stadium. England led 1-0 after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal but conceded two late goals, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring in injury time. The loss extends England's wait for a World Cup final appearance since 1966. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to face criticism for his late-game tactical decisions as England exits the tournament.
- •England led until late in the match against Argentina.
- •Anthony Gordon scored for England in the 55th minute.
- •Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute.
- •Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in injury time.
- •Tuchel's tactical decisions faced scrutiny after the loss.
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
- 1:35 AMBBC Sport — Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
"England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
"England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:41 AMWhy England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
- BBC SportJul 16, 2026, 1:35 AMWhy England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
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