England eliminated by Argentina in World Cup semi-final

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

England eliminated by Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Summary

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.

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  • 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
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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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