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England's major trophy drought extends after World Cup defeat to Argentina

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

England's major trophy drought extends after World Cup defeat to Argentina

Summary

England's struggle for a major tournament victory continues following their defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. The loss marks 60 years since England's last major trophy win in 1966. England has lost three World Cup semi-finals and two European Championship finals since then, with four defeats occurring since 2018. This places England on the list of nations with the longest major-title droughts in international football, coming in just behind Israel and Ethiopia. South Korea holds the record for the longest drought at 66 years, having last won the Asian Cup in 1960.

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•England lost to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
•It has been 60 years since England's last major title in 1966.
•England has suffered multiple semi-final and final losses since then.
•South Korea has the longest drought at 66 years without a major title.

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England's agonising wait for a major trophy goes on after defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. It's been 60 years since the Three Lions won their sole major tournament, making it one of the long...
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