Argentina fans burn an England flag as they celebrate their victory in the Fifa World Cup semi-final.
England's dream of reaching a first FIFA World Cup final since 1966 came to a painful end on Wednesday night as Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to claim a 2-1 semi-final victory, leaving fans across the country devastated.
Thousands of supporters packed domestic fan parks, pubs, and public viewing areas, firmly believing Thomas Tuchel's side could finally end decades of World Cup heartbreak.
Optimism swept through England when the Three Lions took a deserved lead, with celebrations erupting among hopeful supporters dreaming of a date with Spain in the final. However, the mood changed dramatically in the closing stages as defending champions Argentina fought back from the brink.
The late turnaround completely silenced crowds across England, with stunned supporters left watching another World Cup campaign end in disappointment against one of their oldest football rivals.
