England loses to Argentina, ending World Cup run in semi-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
England's World Cup campaign concluded after a loss to Argentina in the semi-finals. The match saw Argentina score two goals in seven minutes, reversing England's earlier lead in the second half. Players like Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane expressed their heartbreak as England was unable to return to the final after 60 years. The team's elimination prompted widespread emotional reactions from fans and pundits alike, reinforcing the country's longstanding disappointment in World Cup performance.
- •England took the lead in the second half.
- •Argentina scored twice late to win the match.
- •Kane and Bellingham visible emotional after the defeat.
- •Fans reacted with disappointment across the country.
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