England’s World Cup dream was crushed on Wednesday night as they were knocked out in the semi-finals by Argentina, losing 2-1 in Atlanta. The Three Lions came into the match bidding to reach the final for the first time since being crowned champions in 1966, but were eliminated in simply heartbreaking fashion. A cagey first half ended goalless and without a shot on target, but they broke the deadlock early in the second-half as Anthony Gordon tapped home from Morgan Rogers' cross.
But England sat back after taking their narrow lead, giving up the ghost far too early as they allowed Argentina - a team with a penchant for a late comeback - to attack at will. England defended well but Lionel Scaloni’s side eventually found way through as Enzo Fernandez fired home from range. The substitute Lautaro Martinez then scored the winner in injury time to confirm England’s exit and Argentina’s progression. England, having taken off most of their forwards in favour of centre-backs, had no response.
Lionel Messi & Co roll on and will now face Spain in Sunday’s final. England return to action on Saturday, facing France in the third-place play-off. Catch up with England vs Argentina as it happened below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium.
England vs Argentina latest news
- FULL-TIME: Argentina dump England out of World Cup semi-finals with late turnaround
- Old habits die hard as England regress in World Cup elimination
- England player ratings: Spence, Stones impress despite defeat
- Rooney points the finger at Tuchel
- Tuchel: 'I have no regrets'
- Scaloni: 'England doubted themselves'
England make Tuchel sack decision
07:54 , Alex Young
Thomas Tuchel will not be sacked following England’s World Cup exit.
The manager’s tactics during the 2-1 loss to Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final have face intense criticism.
Anthony Gordon put England into the lead early in the second half - as England looked to reach a first men’s World Cup final since 1966 - but Tuchel’s defensive substitutions saw Argentina build momentum as they score two late goals to break English hearts.
But Standard Sport understands that Tuchel is expected to stay on as England head coach.
Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association, and is expected see his contract through to Euro 2028.
FA issue statement after World Cup exit
Thursday 16 July 2026 00:37 , Arthur Ferridge
The FA have issued a statement following England’s elimination from the World Cup.
See what they had to say here!
Tuchel explains England substitutions as decisions backfire
Thursday 16 July 2026 00:12 , Arthur Ferridge
Thomas Tuchel has explained why he opted to make defensive changes during England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
Speaking after the game, Tuchel said the decision to switch to a back five formation was to try and stop Argentina crossing the ball into the box.
"I did also offensive substitutions in the last games, we just tried to help the players,” Tuchel explained. “We conceded [a chance] straight away and we decided to go to a back five because the gaps were far too open.”
Scaloni: Argentina 'smelt blood and went for it'
Thursday 16 July 2026 00:11 , Arthur Ferridge
Lionel Scaloni said England were undone by their own self-doubt in defeat by Argentina.
“We were under (pressure) a bit, but the opponent doubted themselves,” he declared. “We smelt blood and went for it. We all felt it.”
Read more from the Argentina boss here!
Thomas Tuchel: I have no regrets
Wednesday 15 July 2026 23:38 , Arthur Ferridge
Thomas Tuchel insists he does not regret the way he approached England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
“I have to make a decision on the pitch,” he told BBC Sport.
"I analysed the match and I did it a certain way so that's my responsibility. In the moment, no regrets. The team gave everything and we were very, very close. We deserved to be up 1-0.”
Read more reaction from the under-fire England coach!
Prince of Wales among 'gutted' supporters as England knocked out of World Cup
Wednesday 15 July 2026 23:30 , Arthur Ferridge
The great and the good have been quick to express their sorrow at England being knocked out of the World Cup.
Among them, the Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister.
Catch up on their touching tributes here.
Argentina players brandish controversial Falkland Islands banner after beating England in World Cup
Wednesday 15 July 2026 23:27 , Arthur Ferridge
Argentina players brandished a controversial Falkland Islands banner after knocking England out of the World Cup.
The team’s players held a sign that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”, meaning “The Falkland Islands belong to Argentina”.
The slogan references the contested territory which Argentina invaded in 1982.
Wayne Rooney lays into Thomas Tuchel
Wednesday 15 July 2026 23:15 , Arthur Ferridge
Thomas Tuchel cost England a place in the World Cup final with his second half substitutions in the semi-final defeat to Argentina.
That is the view of former Three Lions captain Wayne Rooney, who has been extremely critical about Tuchel’s changes after Anthony Gordon had broken the deadlock.
In the final 20 minutes at the Atlanta Stadium, the England head coach - in an attempt to preserve the 1-0 lead - took off the goalscorer and brought on defenders Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn and Nico O’Reilly.
Those changes ultimately backfired as Enzo Fernandez equalised in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martinez headed home Lionel Messi’s cross in stoppage time to seal Argentina’s spot in a second World Cup final in a row.
Speaking on the BBC, Rooney said: “If you’re an attacking player on that pitch and you go 1-0 up and you see the changes which the manager’s making, you’re losing belief, there’s only so many times you can get away with it.”
England's World Cup dream dashed as Thomas Tuchel game plan shot to pieces by Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 23:03 , Arthur Ferridge
Cruelly, the journey was brought to an end in Atlanta by the defending champions.
England had led their semi-final in Atlanta until the 85th minute, but then Argentina’s otherworldly powers of recovery kicked in and they prevailed 2-1.
Enzo Fernandez scored with five minutes to go, then Lautaro Martinez two minutes into stoppage time, both of them assisted by Lionel Messi, the greatest player of all time, whose genius showed no sign of having waned.
On to Sunday’s final to face Spain heads the 39-year-old and his team, an extraordinary group littered with Premier League pantomime villains who just seem to find a way. So did England, until this. Until now.
Dom Smith breaks down England vs Argentina. Click here to read!
Harry Kane explains why England lost
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:38 , Arthur Ferridge
Harry Kane suggests England failed to carry out Thomas Tuchel’s instructions in defeat by Argentina.
Will Thomas Tuchel be sacked?
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:30 , Arthur Ferridge
Thomas Tuchel is already coming under fire for his in-game management today, but will he be relieved of his duties?
Standard Sport takes a look at the situation...
MATCH REPORT: England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:25 , Arthur Ferridge
England’s World Cup dreams ended in a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina as Lionel Messi inspired a chaotic late 2-1 turnaround.
A game that looked like it would go down in English football folklore instead ended in all too familiar despair as the dream of football coming home for the first time since 1966 ended in Atlanta.
Anthony Gordon’s strike had England on the cusp of a first men’s World Cup final since Sir Alf Ramsey’s heroes lifted the trophy, but reigning champions Argentina never quit.
England player ratings vs Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:21 , Arthur Ferridge
Dom Smith was on hand in Atlanta today and has passed judgement over the England squad.
He was impressed by Djed Spence, less so by some of his team-mates.
The World Cup final is set
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:05 , Arthur Ferridge
Spain will face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, at MetLife Stadium in New York.
England return to action on Saturday, facing France in the third-place play-off in Miami.
At the full-time whistle...
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:04 , Arthur Ferridge
Emi Martinez breathes a sigh of relief.
Enzo Fernandez breaks down in tears.
Morgan Rogers gives the referee an earful.
FULL-TIME: England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:03 , Arthur Ferridge
England exit the World Cup at the semi-final stage.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:02 , Arthur Ferridge
90+12mins: England pump it forwards one more time and Martinez is fouled in the melee.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:02 , Arthur Ferridge
90+11mins: Romero puts in another emphatic clearance.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:01 , Arthur Ferridge
90+10mins: Messi takes it to the corner flag.
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:00 , Arthur Ferridge
Bellingham fouls Messi and tempers flare again.
The nine added minutes have now been played.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 22:00 , Arthur Ferridge
90+9mins: Rashford gets around the corner and crosses, but Romero gets the ball clear.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:59 , Arthur Ferridge
90+8mins: The Argentine support, quite rightly, are in full voice. England do still have time to turn this around again, but the clock is not on their side.
It is not over yet.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:58 , Arthur Ferridge
90+7mins: Pickford launches it long to Burn, now playing as a spare striker. Romero clears Argentina’s lines.
Time very quickly running out.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:57 , Arthur Ferridge
90+6mins: Konsa’s cross is cleared away with ease. Argentina taking their turn to dig in now.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:56 , Arthur Ferridge
90+6mins: Tuchel throws in the kitchen sink. Toney and Rashford for Spence and Stones.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:56 , Arthur Ferridge
90+5mins: Scaloni is looking smug on the sidelines as Konsa lobs a long throw into the box, but Stones cannot win the header.
England 1-2 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:55 , Arthur Ferridge
England have about six minutes to pull a rabbit out of the hat. Let’s see what they’ve got in the locker.
GOAL! England 1-2 Argentina | Martinez '90+2
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:53 , Arthur Ferridge
Lautaro Martinez heads home from close range for Argentina, and it must be the winner. England are destitute.
England 1-1 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:52 , Arthur Ferridge
90+1mins: Bellingham wins the ball and breaks on his own, but is quickly caught up. Argentina come again.
England 1-1 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:51 , Arthur Ferridge
Bad news, England fans. There will be NINE MINUTES of added time.
England 1-1 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:50 , Arthur Ferridge
88mins: At this stage, England might do well to make it to extra time. The siege continues and Stones heads Messi’s cross clear, but seems to have hurt himself in doing so.
That gives Tuchel a moment to talk things over with his players as the veteran centre-back receives treatment.
England 1-1 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:49 , Arthur Ferridge
87mins: England - what now? Thomas Tuchel has taken off some key players in favour of adding defenders, and now they’re back level. Can they see out extra time?
This is England’s biggest test of the summer. Arguably, the biggest adversity they have faced in decades.
Strap in, folks.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:48 , Arthur Ferridge
And there's the goal that no one could argue hasn't been coming. Fernandez, who England know well. Bellingham tries his best but they just can't get out to him quickly enough. England's lead is swallowed up.
GOAL! England 1-1 Argentina | Fernandez '85
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:47 , Arthur Ferridge
Enzo Fernandez gets his goal. It does indeed come from range, and there wasn’t a huge amount Pickford could do about it. Argentina are level.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:46 , Arthur Ferridge
85mins: Fernandez has another crack from range but it is not third time lucky. Pickford tips it over the bar.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:45 , Arthur Ferridge
84mins: Messi sends what appears to be a dangerous cross into the area, but it flies wide of Pickfords right post.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:44 , Arthur Ferridge
England are defending heroically, but they are also really clinging on. How are the nerves back home? I don't want to know.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:44 , Arthur Ferridge
83mins: We restart with a free-kick from the England box, which Pickford pumps as far as he can. Kane can’t bring it down, Argentina recover and will look for a way through what now appears to be a back five.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:43 , Arthur Ferridge
82mins: Here comes England’s defensive cavalry. Nico O’Reilly and big Dan Burn replace Reece James and Declan Rice.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:42 , Arthur Ferridge
81mins: Another scare for England as Tagliafico swings and misses at Mac Allister’s cross.
Argentina send Lautaro Martinez into the fray, replacing Tagliafico, as Reece James goes down injured.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:41 , Arthur Ferridge
80mins: Messi badly misplaces a pass under pressure from Kane. Is this a step too far for Argentina?
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:40 , Arthur Ferridge
79mins: Rogers picks Messi’s pocket and England make a rare foray forward. Rogers has support but opts to go alone and sees his shot blocked.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:39 , Arthur Ferridge
78mins: Gonzalez arrives at the back post and heads wide from Messi’s cross. The flag is up, but replays suggest he might have been onside. That was mighty tight.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:37 , Arthur Ferridge
76mins: England have everyone behind the ball now. They seem fully prepared to hunker down and ride out this storm.
And Pickford saves again from De Paul’s header.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:36 , Arthur Ferridge
75mins: Mac Allister hits the post!
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:35 , Arthur Ferridge
74mins: Spence gets the better of Messi, and the little Argentinian looks very frustrated with himself.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:34 , Arthur Ferridge
73mins: Just over a quarter of an hour remains here.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:34 , Arthur Ferridge
And there will be three more changes for Argentina. De Paul, Otamendi, and Montiel replace Simeone, Molina and Lisandro Martinez.
Pickford gets us back underway.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:33 , Arthur Ferridge
Tuchel plays his hand. Anthony Gordon is off for Ezri Konsa.
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:32 , Arthur Ferridge
The Killers’ Mr Brightside is played during the hydration break, which gives the England support a fresh lease on life. The 11 men on the pitch will need as much support as they can get over the next half-hour.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:30 , Arthur Ferridge
68mins: WHAT A SAVE! A lightning-quick reaction from Pickford to get down to Gonzalez’s header, taken from the edge of the six-yard box. That is superb stuff from the Everton man.
And it takes us into the second-half hydration break...
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:29 , Arthur Ferridge
67mins: Spence is first to Messi’s corner, but his clearance is only as far as Romero. He finds Tagliafico, whose cross is pushed behind by Anderson for another corner.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:27 , Arthur Ferridge
66mins: Kane’s cross-field ball opens up Argentina and Rice finds it in space, but his low-driven shot across goal is collected by Emiliano Martinez.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:26 , Arthur Ferridge
65mins: Messi clips a superb cross into Gonzalez, who nods it back across goal in search of Tagliafico. Stones gets it away and celebrates with a roar.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:25 , Arthur Ferridge
65mins: Just 25 minutes - plus injury time - for England to hang on.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:25 , Arthur Ferridge
64mins: Here comes the first change of the day. Nico Gonzalez replaces Leandro Paredes.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:23 , Arthur Ferridge
62mins: Messi goes on a run but his central interplay with Alvarez doesn’t come off. Argentina continue to apply pressure. Considerable pressure.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:22 , Arthur Ferridge
It's mightily early for England to be backing off as they are. They need to try to keep the ball and play as though we're still goalless. Easier said than done, but moments when they have shown bravery have tended to be rewarded for them at this tournament.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:22 , Arthur Ferridge
61mins: Fernandez lets fly from the edge of the box, and again is made to watch it fizz over the crossbar.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:21 , Arthur Ferridge
60mins: Nerves rise as Messi dances into the box, but he is under pressure from three England defenders and fails to get a shot away. Argentina have really livened up since going behind.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:20 , Arthur Ferridge
59mins: Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Argentina have often come from behind in this tournament. They were twice pegged back by Cape Verde in the last 32, and trailed Egypt by two before coming from behind to progress in the last-16.
England 1-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:19 , Arthur Ferridge
57mins: Simeone is played in behind and bears down on goal, but Djed Spence puts in a simply stunning tackle to dispossess him at a vital moment. He celebrates wildly!
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:18 , Arthur Ferridge
That is a phenomenal counter-attacking goal, England's best of the tournament. Superb football from Thomas Tuchel's side.
GOAL! England 1-0 Argentina | Gordon '55
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:16 , Arthur Ferridge
Anthony Gordon opens the scoring for England! He latches onto a pinpoint cross from Rogers to tap home at the back post.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:15 , Arthur Ferridge
54mins: Paredes attempts a cross-field ball to the onrushing Tagliafico, but slightly overcooks it.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:15 , Arthur Ferridge
54mins: Molina whips a pacey cross into the England box but can only find Bellingham. Argentina come again.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:14 , Arthur Ferridge
52mins: Spence takes an inadvertent smack in the face from Simeone and the referee stops play. Unclear why, with Romero down hurt on the halfway line, but everyone seems fit to continue.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:13 , Arthur Ferridge
51mins: Cristian Romero gets his customary booking after rugby tackling Bellingham off the ball. Both Argentina centre-backs have had their names taken now.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:12 , Arthur Ferridge
50mins: Rice picks up a loose ball after a poor pass from Simeone to Alvarez, but Argentina are so deep and compact that he just cannot find a way through. After some cycling, Rogers gets a low cross away, but it is easily dealt with.
Romero then puts in some quick feet to beat pressure from Gordon.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:11 , Arthur Ferridge
50mins: Spence beats Fernandez and smacks a cross into the Argentina box, but Lisandro Martinez is there to bat it away.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:09 , Arthur Ferridge
48mins: Messi swings a lovely cross in, but Stones gets his head to it before anyone else.
It comes back out to Messi on the right flank, but Bellingham gets between him and the ball to snuff out the danger.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:08 , Arthur Ferridge
47mins: HUGE SAVE FROM PICKFORD! Spence misreads a bouncing ball and Alvarez gets in behind, but the England keeper gets down superbly to deny him. His follow-up is deflected into the side-netting by Guehi, and Argentina have a corner.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:06 , Arthur Ferridge
England will require a second attempt at the kick-off after Anthony Gordon left his mark and entered the Argentine half too early.
2ND HALF: England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:06 , Arthur Ferridge
We are back underway in Atlanta!
Can one of these sides find a breakthrough, or will we require extra time - or even penalties? It doesn’t bear thinking about.
Here we go
Wednesday 15 July 2026 21:04 , Arthur Ferridge
The players are making their way back out. We will be back underway momentarily.
First half in pictures
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:55 , Arthur Ferridge
Half-time stats
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:52 , Arthur Ferridge
Argentina have enjoyed a slight advantage in possession, finishing that half with 56 per cent.
The first half ends with just three shots - two for Argentina and one for England - none of which were on target. The first did not come until Stones headed wide after 33 minutes.
These two sides have generated just 0.08 xG between them.
There has, however, been 19 fouls! England were the perpetrators of seven and Argentina 12. The two sides head in at the break with one booking apiece, though.
HALF-TIME: England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:49 , Arthur Ferridge
45+4mins: Gordon’s cross is headed behind by Fernandez for a corner... but they will not get to take it. The referee blows for half-time.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:48 , Arthur Ferridge
45+3mins: A high boot from Parades near James hands England a free-kick near the halfway line, which should get the ball rolling on this half’s final passage of play.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:48 , Arthur Ferridge
45+2mins: England are forced all the way back to Pickford. A long-ball between the lines is sent up to Rogers, but he had strayed offside.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:47 , Arthur Ferridge
45+1mins: England are laying siege to the Argentine box as injury time ticks away. They can’t quite find a way through - yet.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:46 , Arthur Ferridge
45mins: Just the three added minutes to end the first half.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:45 , Arthur Ferridge
44mins: Anderson pings one forwards to James on the right flank, but the Chelsea man cannot bring it down at full stretch. Tagliafico takes his time collecting the ball to restart.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:43 , Arthur Ferridge
43mins: And it could even be 19 as Romero pushes Bellingham down with two hands in the back to win the ball, but he gets away scot-free.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:43 , Arthur Ferridge
43mins: Make that 18.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:43 , Arthur Ferridge
43mins: Just the 17 total fouls so far in this first-half.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:42 , Arthur Ferridge
42mins: Rice cuts out a pass in the defensive third and England attempt to break through Rogers, who is pulled back by Lisandro Martinez. He pulled the England man’s shirt in doing so and is duly booked.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:41 , Arthur Ferridge
40mins: The possession is all Argentina’s as we move into the final five minutes of the first half. Will the deadlock be broken before half-time?
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:39 , Arthur Ferridge
38mins: CLOSE! Messi’s blocked shot falls to Fernandez, who puts his laces through it from 25 yards. It is not far away at all, but finishes just over Pickford’s bar.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:38 , Arthur Ferridge
No different from how Bellingham was stopped. Anderson first into the book and that makes his job so much harder from here on in. Referee has struggled, very much so.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:38 , Arthur Ferridge
37mins: Remarkably, Elliot Anderson is the first man to be booked in this match. Go figure. Argentina restart with a free-kick, 40 yards out or so.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:37 , Arthur Ferridge
36mins: And he does shoot! Martinez comes off his line to parry, and Argentina get the ball clear.
Messi is the one to break and he beats a few men before being tackled unceremoniously, sparking some more pushing and shoving.
A yellow card has been brandished amongst the melee.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:36 , Arthur Ferridge
36mins: James is standing over this free-kick. It is theoretically within shooting range, but you think he’d prefer to cross. Let’s see.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:35 , Arthur Ferridge
35mins: Spence plays Gordon through, but his touch to beat his marker is misguided. England recover through James and Spence, and the siege continues.
Bellingham is brought down high in the right channel, and it will be another threatening free-kick.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:35 , Arthur Ferridge
34mins: Simeone fouls Guehi. That, I believe, is his fifth foul of the match. No cards as of yet, though.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:33 , Arthur Ferridge
33mins: Rice’s floated ball finds Stones at the back post, but the veteran defender - still a free agent, mind - heads wide of the mark. He beat Lisandro Martinez in the air with absolute ease.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:33 , Arthur Ferridge
Rice to take...
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:32 , Arthur Ferridge
32mins: Bellingham does well to get away from Simeone and is brought down at the corner of the penalty area as he bears down on goal. This could be England’s best chance yet. The free-kick looks to be about 30 yards out.
Rice and James are discussing how to play it...
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:31 , Arthur Ferridge
30mins: Kane sprays a beautiful long pass up to James. The Chelsea man is beaten to it, but Lisandro happily concedes the throw-in.
England 0-0 Argentina
Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:29 , Arthur Ferridge
29mins: A late tackle on James somehow results in Argentina being awarded a free-kick, and Tuchel is left apoplectic.
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