England's World Cup run ends with loss to Argentina in semifinals

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

England's World Cup run ends with loss to Argentina in semifinals
Summary

England's quest for a World Cup title concluded with a 2-1 defeat against Argentina on July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. After Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for England early in the second half, Argentina struck back in the final minutes with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. The match showcased a fierce battle, highlighted by England's defensive efforts and standout performances from players like Morgan Rogers and Djed Spence. With this result, England will compete in the third-place playoff, while Argentina advances to the final.

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  • •England loses 2-1 to Argentina in World Cup semifinals on July 15.
  • •Anthony Gordon scored England's only goal in the 55th minute.
  • •Enzo Fernandez equalized for Argentina in the 85th minute.
  • •Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal two minutes later.
  • •England will face the third-place match next.
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