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Didier Deschamps will take charge of France for the final time against England in Miami, while Spain and Argentina bring historic unbeaten runs to the World Cup final in New Jersey.

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England fall to Argentina stoppage-time winner in World Cup semi-final

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England’s pursuit of a first World Cup final since 1966 ended in familiar anguish as Argentina struck a late winner. Thomas Tuchel’s side must now face France in the third-place play-off.

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Starmer backs FIFA probe into Argentina’s Falklands banner

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has supported calls for FIFA to investigate Argentina players who displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after defeating England in the World Cup semi-final.

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England exit World Cup after 2-1 defeat to Argentina amid Falklands banner row

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England are out of the World Cup following a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina, a match now overshadowed by calls for a FIFA investigation into a post-match banner asserting Argentina’s claims to the Falkland Islands.

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Kane uncertain over England role at 2030 World Cup after Argentina defeat

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Harry Kane has refused to commit to representing England at the 2030 World Cup following their elimination by Argentina. The 32-year-old striker says he is ‘taking it year by year’ regarding his international future.

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Rossi: Paredes tackle ‘broke’ Bellingham mentally in World Cup semifinal

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Former Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi believes Leandro Paredes’ early push on Jude Bellingham derailed the England midfielder’s mental focus during their World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina.

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Tuchel ‘100% committed’ to England role despite World Cup semi-final exit

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Thomas Tuchel has vowed to lead England at Euro 2028 after a painful World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, insisting he has no regrets over the tactical decisions that drew criticism from Donald Trump and sections of the media.

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Martinez fires Argentina into World Cup final with emotional winner against England

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Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal as Argentina defeated England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final. The Inter captain broke down in tears after the match, revealing he had always dreamed of such a moment.

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Tuchel tactics under fire after England’s World Cup semi-final collapse

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England’s World Cup dream ended in Atlanta after a defensive collapse against Argentina. Thomas Tuchel’s decisions are now under intense scrutiny.

2026 FIFA blog

England 1-2 Argentina Analysis: Messi’s Late Control, Enzo’s Equaliser and How Tuchel’s Passive Shift Cost England

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Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final through late goals from Enzo Fernández (85th minute) and Lautaro Martínez (stoppage time) after Anthony Gordon had given England the lead in the 55th minute. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to shift to a defensive back-five formation reduced England’s ball control and invited sustained Argentine pressure, allowing Lionel Messi’s leadership and Scaloni’s calculated late substitutions to turn the match.