'Argentina get ready': Fans in London on England win

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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'Argentina get ready': Fans in London on England win

England fans in London celebrated their team's World Cup win against Norway. One fan said he was 'lost for words' after the match, while another expressed confidence in the qualification. England will play Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday, with France taking on Spain in the other match.

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