England's 2026 World Cup run ended in heartbreak with a 2-1 semifinal loss to Argentina. The team led for 78 minutes before a late Argentine comeback.
Stars Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane expressed profound disappointment. Bellingham, who scored six goals in the tournament, was visibly emotional after the physical match.
Kane, also a six-goal scorer, stated the team was "gutted" and acknowledged that trying to hold a slim lead was insufficient at this level.
Manager Thomas Tuchel cited becoming "too passive" after taking the lead, allowing Argentina to dominate the latter stages and score two decisive goals.