England eliminated from World Cup contention, faces France next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
England's hopes for the World Cup title ended on June 15 after a loss to Argentina. Despite leading 1-0, England conceded in the closing minutes, eliminating them from championship contention. However, they will play in the third-place match against France on July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This match offers England a chance to salvage its tournament with a consolation victory.
- •England loses to Argentina in World Cup semifinal on June 15
- •They will face France in the third-place match
- •Match scheduled for July 18 at 5 p.m. ET
- •England has not won a World Cup since 1966
- •A victory would serve as a positive finish to the tournament
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Is England out of 2026 World Cup after loss? Why it still has one more match
"England was eliminated from World Cup championship contention by losing to Argentina, but it has one more match to play in the tournament.
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