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They came, they saw and they roared. Then that all-too-familiar silence descended, writes FRED KELLY
- 37' Yellow card Elliot ANDERSON (England) is booked by
- 42' Yellow card Lisandro MARTINEZ (Argentina) is booked by
- 51' Yellow card Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) is booked by
- 55' Goal Anthony GORDON (England) scores!!
- 85' Goal Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) scores!!
- 90'+2' Goal Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!!
- 90'+4' Yellow card Rodrigo DE PAUL (Argentina) is booked
England squad
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1 Jordan PICKFORD Goalkeeper
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4 Declan RICE Midfielder
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5 John STONES Defender
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6 Marc GUEHI Defender
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8 Elliot ANDERSON Midfielder
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9 Harry KANE C Forward
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10 Jude BELLINGHAM Midfielder
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17 Morgan ROGERS Midfielder
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18 Anthony GORDON Forward
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24 Reece JAMES Defender
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25 Djed SPENCE Defender
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2 Ezri KONSA Defender
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3 Nico OREILLY Defender
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7 Bukayo SAKA Forward
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11 Marcus RASHFORD Forward
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12 Trevoh CHALOBAH Defender
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13 Dean Henderson Goalkeeper
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14 Jordan HENDERSON Midfielder
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15 Dan BURN Defender
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16 Kobbie MAINOO Midfielder
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19 Ollie WATKINS Forward
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20 Noni MADUEKE Forward
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21 Eberechi EZE Midfielder
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22 Ivan TONEY Forward
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23 James TRAFFORD Goalkeeper
- Full squad
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26 Jarell QUANSAH Defender
Argentina squad
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3 Nicolas TAGLIAFICO Defender
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5 Leandro PAREDES Midfielder
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6 Lisandro MARTINEZ Defender
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9 Julian ALVAREZ Forward
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10 Lionel MESSI C Forward
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13 Cristian ROMERO Defender
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17 Giuliano SIMEONE Forward
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20 Alexis MAC ALLISTER Midfielder
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23 Emiliano MARTINEZ Goalkeeper
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24 Enzo FERNANDEZ Midfielder
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26 Nahuel MOLINA Defender
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1 Juan MUSSO Goalkeeper
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2 Marcos SENESI Defender
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4 Gonzalo MONTIEL Defender
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7 Rodrigo DE PAUL Midfielder
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8 Valentin BARCO Midfielder
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11 Giovani Lo Celso Midfielder
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12 Geronimo RULLI Goalkeeper
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14 Exequiel PALACIOS Midfielder
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15 Nico GONZALEZ Midfielder
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16 Thiago ALMADA Forward
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18 Nico PAZ Forward
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19 Nicolas OTAMENDI Defender
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21 Jose Manuel LOPEZ Forward
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22 Lautaro MARTINEZ Forward
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25 Facundo MEDINA Defender
The article, by Fred Kelly, reflects on the mood among England supporters after the Three Lions were beaten 1-2 by Argentina in a World Cup semi-final, ending a campaign that had briefly rekindled hopes of silverware. The piece captures a familiar pattern for English football fans: a surge of optimism and noise followed by the deflating quiet of yet another major tournament exit at the semi-final stage.
The defeat has triggered widespread fallout, with manager Thomas Tuchel facing heavy criticism over his substitutions and tactics, though the FA is reported to retain confidence in him. Captain Harry Kane admitted uncertainty over whether this was his last World Cup, while ugly scenes were reported among rival fans in Atlanta and London, and Argentina players were pictured with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands after the match.
In short
- England lost 1-2 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.
- Tuchel criticised over tactics and substitutions but FA backs him.
- Fan unrest reported; Kane unsure if it was his last World Cup.
Explained simply
England reached the semi-final of the World Cup, football's most prestigious international tournament. They faced Argentina in a match where the winner would advance to the final, making it one of the biggest games in the competition.
England lost 2-1 to Argentina, eliminating them from the tournament. This represents another semi-final exit for England in a World Cup, a pattern that has become familiar in recent years as the national team repeatedly reaches these late stages without progressing further.
The defeat matters beyond the immediate result, as it affects broader discussions about English football's management and direction at the highest level. For supporters, it adds to a long cycle of tournament campaigns that build excitement and hope before ending in disappointment at crucial moments.