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Prince William commiserates with England after World Cup semi-final loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Prince William commiserates with England after World Cup semi-final loss

Summary

Prince William expressed his disappointment over England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. In a statement shared by Kensington Palace, he praised the team's fight and belief, urging players to "hold your heads high." England's Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute, but Argentina responded with two late goals to secure a place in the final against Spain in Atlanta. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also commented on the defeat, highlighting the team's pride and energy throughout the tournament.

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•England loses 2-1 to Argentina in World Cup semi-finals.
•Prince William calls the team the most complete in a tournament.
•Argentina scored two late goals after England's Anthony Gordon's opening goal.
•Prime Minister Starmer praised the team's passion and energy.
•England's exit comes amid widespread support and national pride.

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10:33 PMYahoo Sports — William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after defeat
10:33 PMBBC Sport — Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high'

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