Getty ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JUNE 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts after missing the penalty kick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey came to a painful end after a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semifinal. Thomas Tuchel’s side took the lead early in the second half through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina fought back with goals from Enzo Fernández and substitute Lautaro Martínez to book their place
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