England loses to Argentina 2-1 in World Cup semi-final
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
England was eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Argentina in the semi-finals on July 17. Anthony Gordon scored first for England early in the second half but was substituted shortly after, leading to increased pressure from Argentina. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the match around for Argentina, who will proceed to face Spain in the final. Gary Neville expressed mixed feelings about England's performance, highlighting recurring issues that have troubled the team in past tournaments.
- •England led the match 1-0 after Gordon's goal.
- •Substitution decisions by Tuchel faced scrutiny after the loss.
- •Tuchel is expected to continue as head coach until Euro 2028.
- •Neville criticized England's recurring performance issues in tournaments.
- •Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final.
"Gary Neville says he will not "lump in" on the criticisms of Thomas Tuchel after England's World Cup exit to Argentina, adding that he never expected the team to win the tournament.
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