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England WAGs weep in the stands: Megan Pickford consoles her husband Jordan after Argentina World Cup semi-final defeat
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Yellow card Elliot ANDERSON (England) is booked by
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Yellow card Lisandro MARTINEZ (Argentina) is booked by
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Yellow card Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) is booked by
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Goal Anthony GORDON (England) scores!!
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Goal Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) scores!!
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Goal Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!!
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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
England's World Cup campaign ended in a semi-final defeat to Argentina in a closely contested match that came down to the final stages of play. The loss prompted an outpouring of emotion from players, their families in attendance, and prominent supporters, with the match representing a near-miss opportunity for a place in the final after England was within five minutes of advancing.
The aftermath extended beyond the sporting disappointment, with Argentina players displaying a banner referencing the Falkland Islands and tensions evident between opposing teams on the pitch. Within England's camp, manager Thomas Tuchel faced scrutiny regarding his tactical substitutions, whilst the broader response reflected national disappointment at what many viewed as a winnable encounter that slipped away.
In short
- England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, ending their tournament despite coming within five minutes of reaching the final.
- The match generated significant emotional reactions from players, supporters, and high-profile figures, alongside political tensions when Argentina displayed a Falkland Islands banner.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for his substitution decisions as England's campaign ended in defeat.
Explained simply
The FIFA World Cup is football's most prestigious international tournament, contested every four years. The semi-final is the penultimate stage, with only four nations remaining; the two winners advance to the final, whilst the losers' tournaments end.
England and Argentina are among world football's most successful nations. Argentina are the defending world champions, having won the 2022 World Cup, whilst England has historically been a major force in the sport.
Reaching a World Cup final is one of international sport's greatest achievements and represents a significant milestone for any nation. Semi-finals are therefore occasions of considerable emotion, as a single match determines which nation advances toward the ultimate prize and which returns home.
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