England leads Argentina in World Cup semifinal but falls behind

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

England leads Argentina in World Cup semifinal but falls behind
Summary

England took an early lead against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on July 15 at Atlanta Stadium. Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute, but England subsequently conceded two goals to Argentina, reminiscent of their 2018 semifinal exit. This loss marks the second instance in the 21st century where a team scoring first in a World Cup semifinal failed to reach the final, both involving England. Following this defeat, England's quest for their first World Cup final appearance in 60 years ends once again.

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  • Anthony Gordon scores first for England in the 55th minute.
  • England concedes two unanswered goals to Argentina.
  • This loss mirrors England's 2018 World Cup semifinal defeat.
  • They miss the chance to reach the final for 60 years.
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  • 10:14 PMYahoo SportsEngland repeats shocking statistic in heartbreaking semifinal loss to Argentina
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England stumble in the World Cup Semi-finals again.

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