England's World Cup campaign concluded with a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta. The Three Lions took an early lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina responded with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to secure their place in the final.
Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday. The match marked Lionel Messi's first appearance against England in the World Cup.
England had been aiming to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966. Gordon's opener gave the team and its supporters hope of achieving this milestone. However, manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions, which shifted towards a more defensive approach, proved insufficient against the sustained Argentinian pressure.
Fernandez equalized with a long-range strike, and the momentum shifted firmly in Argentina's favor. The decisive goal came from substitute Lautaro Martinez, who scored at the back post to seal the victory for Argentina. The defeat marked a significant disappointment for the English team after a strong tournament run.