Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's hopes of reaching the World Cup 2026 final were ended after a 2-1 defeat to Argentina. England striker Jude Bellingham described the loss as 'gutting', expressing his wish to be part of an England squad that finally wins the tournament. Bellingham told the BBC he wished he could have contributed 'one more win or two more wins' to the team's effort. England, who last won the World Cup in 1966, had led for most of the match after Anthony Gordon scored the opening goal. Argentina secured their place in the final by staging a late comeback against England. In fullGutted Jude Bellingham breaks silence after England’s World Cup heartbreak against Argentina: ‘I wish I could give more’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

England are set to face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final and have been told areas of the team that the opposition could exploit

Watch live BBC One coverage, listen on 5 Live and get analysis, predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats from England v Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.

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Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup as Jude Bellingham and England face Lionel Messi and Argentina.

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Jude Bellingham gave Valentin Barco a slap on the back of his head after England’s disappointing 2-1 loss to Argentina. England conceded two heartbreaking late goals from Enzo…

Fans had their heads in their hands as they watched Argentina come from behind to win

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Bellingham was at odds with Valentin Barco, who did not even play in the match, in the aftermath of England's late collapse and 2-1 defeat in Atlanta.

No Wonderwall, no World cup final and football's not coming home - here's a rundown of my day watching England's defeat against Argentina at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta,…

England were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina and full-time saw tempers flare when Jude Bellingham took issue with Valentin Barco in an aggressive manner

England led 1-0 after 84 minutes before Argentina completed their epic comeback.

The heartache goes on for England at the World Cup, having lost all three of the semi-finals they have contested since 1966. England fell to a 2-1 defeat against Argentina in…

Real Madrid star lost his cool at the end of semi-final in Atlanta

Argentinian media are having a field day at England's expense following the World Cup semi-final

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Jude Bellingham addressed the fiery exchange with Lionel Messi following England's disappointing World Cup semi‑final defeat against Argentina on Wednesday night

An England fan has opened up to BBC Breakfast about the devastating moment he witnessed England's loss against Argentina.