Argentina’s men’s national football team defeated England 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup semifinal to book a place in Sunday’s final against Spain.

The match carried added significance given the teams’ long-standing rivalry, which dates back to their first World Cup meeting in 1966.

With the Albiceleste once again coming from behind to secure victory, the match drew widespread international attention.

England’s ‘dream over’

British newspapers focused largely on England’s elimination.