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Mick Jagger Isn’t Happy About England’s World Cup Defeat, But Liam Gallagher Won’t Look Back in Anger: ‘Best Team Won’
England were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina on 15 July, ending the team's hopes of reaching its first final in 60 years. The loss prompted starkly different public reactions from two prominent musicians: Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, whose visibly disappointed reaction at the match went viral, and Oasis's Liam Gallagher, who praised England's effort and congratulated Argentina.
Argentina secured the win with two late goals, including an 85th-minute strike from Enzo Fernandez, extending England's run of semi-final defeats to three (1990, 2018, 2026) since their sole triumph in 1966. Jagger's glum expression, captured on television at the Atlanta match, fuelled talk of a "Jagger Jinx," as teams he has supported at past tournaments, including England in 2014 and 2018, have also lost. Gallagher, by contrast, wrote on social media that "the best team won," with Oasis's "Wonderwall," adopted as an unofficial fan anthem, still climbing the UK singles chart despite the defeat. Elsewhere, System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian jokingly blamed Oasis for the loss during a London concert, referencing a long-running feud between the bands.
In short
- England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on 15 July
- Mick Jagger's dejected reaction at the match went viral
- Liam Gallagher praised Argentina, calling them "the best team"
Explained simply
England were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing a semi-final to Argentina on 15 July. The defeat denied the team the chance to reach a World Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 1966.
Reaching a World Cup final has proven difficult for England in recent decades, with semi-final losses also occurring in 1990 and 2018. Argentina secured their place in the final with goals scored late in the match, progressing to the tournament's deciding game.
The loss prompted markedly different responses from two prominent musicians. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger's visibly disappointed reaction at the stadium attracted widespread attention, whilst Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher publicly praised the opposing team and congratulated Argentina on social media.