England suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, dashing their hopes of a first major trophy since 1966. A goal from Anthony Gordon initially put England ahead, but a late comeback inspired by Lionel Messi saw Argentina snatch victory with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. Captain Harry Kane expressed his deep disappointment for the team and fans, acknowledging they struggled to maintain momentum after taking the lead. He stated the team attempted to push for a second goal but were overwhelmed by Argentina’s relentless attacks. Despite reaching the semi-finals in four of the last five major tournaments, England’s trophy drought continues. Kane, nearing his mid-30s, remained non-committal about his future with the national team.