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England Captain Harry Kane Admits What Went Wrong vs Argentina at World Cup

England Captain Harry Kane Admits What Went Wrong vs Argentina at World Cup

Summary

England took an early lead against Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, but Argentina scored two late goals to win the match. England captain Harry Kane said the team tried to hold on to their lead instead of pushing forward, which was not enough at this level.

Key Facts

  • England scored first with a goal from Anthony Gordon assisted by Morgan Rogers.
  • Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, England’s top scorers, were not the scorers in this match’s goal.
  • England manager Thomas Tuchel changed the formation to a defensive setup, which backfired.
  • Argentina scored an equalizer in the 85th minute and the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
  • England had only 12% possession between the first goal and the opponent’s game-winner.
  • Kane expressed disappointment and said the team was close to reaching the final but missed the chance.
  • Kane criticized the team's mindset of trying to hold the lead too early instead of continuing to create chances.
  • England will play France for third place, while Argentina and Spain will play in the final.
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