England blow 1-0 lead to Argentina in World Cup semi-final, Kane's dream shattered

Published Jul 16, 05:28 AM UTC

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England captain Harry Kane faced another painful tournament exit after a 1-0 lead slipped in the closing minutes of the 2026 World Cup semi-final against Argentina. This marks the fifth consecutive major tournament where England reached the later stages but failed to win, including a Euro 2020 final loss and Euro 2024 final defeat. Kane, who will be 36 for the 2030 World Cup, reflected on the 'missing piece' for England. Despite strong individual performances from Kane and Jude Bellingham, the team struggled to hold possession under pressure. Kane defended coach Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions, saying the team wins and loses together. England will now play France in the third-place play-off.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Harry Kane and England fell short when it mattered most. He might not get another World Cup chance

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