Defeat will 'haunt' England as history repeats itself
Summary
England’s men’s football team lost the 2026 World Cup semi-final to Argentina after leading 1-0, with Argentina scoring late goals to win. England will play France for third place in the tournament.Key Facts
- England scored first in the 55th minute by Anthony Gordon.
- Argentina scored late goals by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to win.
- This is the second time in three World Cups that England lost in the semi-finals.
- England’s previous wins were against Mexico (3-2) and Norway (2-1).
- England captain Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham each scored six goals in the tournament.
- England’s third-place match against France is scheduled for Saturday.
- Players expressed disappointment but pride in their World Cup performance.
- England has also lost in recent European Championship finals (2021, 2024).
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