England eliminated by Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
England was eliminated from the World Cup on July 16, 2026, after losing 2-1 to Argentina in a semi-final match. England led 1-0 until the 85th minute but conceded two late goals, marking yet another disappointing exit from a major tournament. This defeat continues a pattern of near misses for the national team, including previous semi-final losses in Euro 1996 and World Cup 2018, as well as final defeats in Euro 2021 and Euro 2024. With this result, England fails to earn a second star, repeating a history of underperformance in critical matches.
- •England led 1-0 until the 85th minute
- •Argentina scored twice late to win
- •This marks another semi-final exit for England
- •England has not reached a World Cup final since 1966
- •The match took place at the World Cup in 2026
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — England, the queens of bottling it ☠️
"Thank you for lifting our spirits.Another bitter disappointment.Leading 1-0 in the 85th minute of their semi-final against Argentina, England were brutally dumped out of the World Cup this Wednesday e...
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