England suffered another agonising FIFA World Cup semi-final exit after their hopes of reaching the 2026 final were dashed by defending champions Argentina in a dramatic encounter in Atlanta.
The Three Lions appeared to be on course for a famous victory for much of the match, keeping Argentina under control in a tightly contested first half. Both sides struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, with the game dominated by intense physical battles. England registered an expected goals (xG) figure of just 0.05, while Argentina managed only 0.03 before the break.
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The contest burst into life in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon gave England a deserved lead. The winger, who is expected to complete a move to Spanish giants FC Barcelona following the World Cup, latched onto a perfectly delivered cross from Morgan Rogers and calmly found the back of the net. Gordon’s strike sparked jubilant celebrations among England supporters and put the Three Lions within touching distance of a place in the World Cup final.
However, England’s dream would soon unravel as history once again dealt a cruel blow, with Argentina mounting a dramatic response to end the Three Lions’ hopes of lifting the coveted trophy.
