England beaten by Argentina in World Cup semi-final

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: England

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England beaten by Argentina in World Cup semi-final

England were beaten by Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, ending their title dreams. Argentina also face action for waving a Falklands banner after the match. England exit the tournament after a close defeat.

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