Fans in pubs and fan zones across the country are heartbroken after Argentina knocked England out the World Cup 2-1 in the semi finals. The Three Lions had been leading 1-0 when Antony Gordon snuck the ball into the back of the net in the 55th minute. But just when fans were thinking the job was almost done, Argentina staged a late comeback with both Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martinez scoring goals just seven minutes apart.Devastated England supporters had their heads in their hands and friends consoled each other when the final whistle blew. The Three Lions had been looking to secure their place in a World Cup final for the first time in 60 years - with thousands of supporters travelling stateside to watch England play and millions more watching screenings of the game at home. Fans were nervously gripping their pints at the half way mark when both teams remained goalless despite 19 fouls being committed. But there were delirious scenes in Leeds, where 4,500 England fans had piled into the city's Millennium Square, when England scored minutes after the break.Pints were flung high in the evening sky as fans celebrated wildly with one another. Football fans look dejected as England lose to Argentina in the semi-finals of the World Cup The Three Lions had been looking to secure their place in a World Cup final for the first time in 60 years Scenes of heartbreak after England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina 2-1 Supporters react when Argentina scored to level the game 1-1 England supporters react near the end as they watch the semi-final football match between England and Argentina at Boxpark Wembley England fans bite their nails in anticipation as the match gets underway in Atlanta, GeorgiaSupporters then began chanting 'football's coming home' - knowing that a first World Cup final in 60 years is possibly little over 30 minutes away.More than 3,000 pints had been poured before the 8pm kick-off - with vendors ordering in extra kegs to cope with demand at the sold-out fan zone.Student paramedic Kaye Davey, 19, out with Findlay Thomas, 20, a pipefitter, had a vision of how the World Cup semi-final would pan out.She said: 'I've predicted all the England games correctly up until now. I think this one will be 3-2 to us - and then we'll beat Spain in the final. It's going to be a night to remember.'Construction worker Tony Jenkinson, 44, from Leeds, was slightly more cautious.He said: 'I think England have done amazingly well to get this far - but it's going to be really tough.'We've got to keep Messi quiet to stand a chance and just hope that the referee is strong and doesn't fall for the Argentine dark arts.'I think it's going to go the distance - extra time and penalties. Then it's a complete lottery.'If we do come through it, then I think our name is on the trophy.' England football fans at Luna Springs in Birmingham, before the England v Argentina semi-final Football fans get ready for kick off in Manchester where pints are already being drunk Fans in Manchester celebrate England's goal and dance on tables Meanwhile, England World Cup 1966 Winner Sir Geoff Hurst said: 'It's a big day for England. Two hours before kick off supporters, proudly donning Three Lions shirts of sides current and past, were in buoyant spirits Participants in a Jude Bellingham lookalike competition at BOXPARK Shoreditch Fans party at Luna Springs in Birmingham before kick off at 8pm England fans gather ahead of the match against Argentina 'I really believe we can do it tonight! Kane, Bellingham, Rice all world class . Fingers crossed. Good luck for tonight boys. It's time to win this thing again. Come on boys.'Among the watering holes being gripped by the anticipation is the Greyhound in Diss, Norfolk, where punters have been promised a free shot for every time England scores.They said: 'To celebrate England, with each goal they score, we have consistently stuck to our word in rewarding our loyal patrons with a free shot for every single customer.'With 13 goals, you can imagine what my accountant thinks, haha.'Another pub in South Benfleet, called the Anchor, is to remain open despite a car crashing into the building.Landlord Hayley Sewell told the BBC: 'We wanted to remain open for the Benfleet community, who have given us so much.'And while she said the incident was a 'nuisance', the business has managed to keep its doors open by boarding up any damage.An Essex Police spokesperson said no life-threatening or life-changing injuries were reported following the crash. Anticipation is building across the nation, with supporters anxiously waiting to see if the Three Lions can secure a place in the World Cup final for the first time in 60 years England fans at a bar near the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, ahead of the match England fans outside the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia Three Lions fans have begun packing out fan zones across the country as Thomas Tuchel's squad prepares to take on Argentina in a historic clash tonight England fans gather at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester head of a screening of the game A casualty was rescued from one of the cars by fire crews from Grays and Rayleigh Weir and was later attended to by the ambulance service.Meanwhile fans in London hoping to rush to homes and pubs to watch the crucial match could face potential delays following reports that the E-bike rental app Lime is down across the capital. The Daily Mail have contacted Lime for a comment. Elsewhere in London, a hunt for the UK's best Jude Bellingham lookalike has been sparked, with his 'doppelgängers' set to gather at BOXPARK Shoreditch ahead of tonight's match.The winner is set to receive £1,966 in Deliveroo credit, while fans can also enjoy free drinks and other prizes as part of Deliveroo's 'Believeroo' campaign.But the palpable joy has not been felt nationwide, as one pub faces losing its licence after a 'killjoy' fan made a complaint to the council about fans cheering.Landlord Antony Lunn was left 'gobsmacked' when he received a letter about the 'ridiculous' noise complaint at his pub, The Rustic Arms in Ackworth, West Yorkshire.The warning from Wakefield Council threatened to revoke his licence after reports of 'particularly bad' noise levels on Sunday, June 28, after England beat Panama 2-0.The pub has been 'absolutely electric' during the tournament, Mr Lunn said, who has been screening games outside as fans cheer in 'pure happiness'. Fans looked tense throughout a nail-biting first half which ended 0-0 - with zero shots on target for either team but 19 fouls and two yellow cards England football fans at Luna Springs in Birmingham, before the England v Argentina, semi-final England football fans at Luna Springs in Birmingham, before the England v Argentina semi-final England fans party before kick off in Birmingham He added that they have caused 'no trouble' and that the football has been the 'only positive thing', saying it was a real 'kick in the teeth' to receive the complaint.Mr Lunn, 37, said: 'It's a ridiculous complaint. It came through yesterday, and I was a bit shocked by it.'I looked at it, chucked it on the side, cracked out a laugh and went for a brew. Some people literally need to get a hobby.'Taking to Facebook, the pub shared a photo of the letter captioned 'buy a house near a pub then start complaining to the council the noise is too loud at the football'.Mr Lunn said the letter warned that if they received further complaints, they could revoke his licence, take him to court, or remove any equipment.Many users took to the pub's defence, with one user saying the complaint was 'hilariously stupid'.The landlord said the pub will 'absolutely not' do anything differently when England take on Argentina in the semi-final.Wakefield Council claims that the complaint relates to multiple occasions of 'amplified music' and is not a one-off incident.However, Mr Lunn claims they have no outside music and that the only noise they make outdoors has been the match, including on the cited evening.
Devastation for England supporters in pubs and fan zones
Fans were nervously gripping their pints at the half way mark when both teams remained goalless despite 19 fouls being committed.











