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Moment Met police rescue Argentina fan from baying mob of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus as Thomas Tuchel’s men crash out of World Cup
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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
The Metropolitan Police stepped in to rescue an Argentina fan who was surrounded by an angry group of England supporters in Piccadilly Circus after England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina in the semi-finals under manager Thomas Tuchel. Footage of the incident circulated as scenes of celebration and frustration played out across central London following the result, with tensions running high among fans in the immediate aftermath of the defeat.
The match itself proved a heartbreaking end to England's tournament, with Tuchel facing criticism over his substitutions as his side collapsed late on. Argentina players further inflamed English fans by holding up a banner referencing the Falkland Islands as they celebrated, while other flashpoints included a clash between Jude Bellingham and jubilant Argentina players on the pitch. The wider fallout saw high-profile figures including David Beckham and Wayne Rooney react publicly to the loss.
In short
- Met Police rescued an Argentina fan from an England mob in Piccadilly Circus
- England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final under Tuchel
- Argentina players' Falklands banner and pitch clashes stoked further tension
Explained simply
England's football team was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Argentina in the semi-final. Manager Thomas Tuchel's side saw their tournament hopes ended in a match that disappointed supporters across the country.
England and Argentina are long-standing football rivals, making this defeat especially significant for supporters of both teams. The loss sparked strong emotions among England fans, particularly those who had gathered in central London to watch the match.
Thomas Tuchel took over as England manager recently, and his performance in this World Cup was an important early test of his leadership. The defeat has prompted discussion among supporters and commentators about how the match unfolded and the decisions made during it.