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A 36-year-old England fan named Sean Carrington from Wigan, Greater Manchester, got a large World Cup trophy tattoo costing £550 after England defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo. The tattoo reads 'England 2026 World Cup Champions.' However, after England's semi-final loss to Argentina on Wednesday night, Carrington now plans to modify the tattoo by adding the words 'just kidding' below it. He watched the match at a fan zone in Manchester, where the atmosphere turned from optimistic to gloomy after England's late defeat. Carrington says he has no regrets about the tattoo and is glad he abandoned an earlier plan to tattoo 'Football's Coming Home' on his chest.
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Hupu Football News | July 18th
According to the BBC, an England fan was so confident the Three Lions would win the World Cup that he got a large championship tattoo — and has now added "just kidding" below it after England's semi-final exit.
The Tattoo
Sean Carrington, 36, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, spent £550 on a one-foot-long World Cup trophy tattoo after England defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo. The original design included the text:
"England 2026 World Cup Champions"
The Outcome
Like millions of England fans, Carrington experienced another frustrating exit on Wednesday night. England was knocked out in the semi-finals after a last-minute defeat by Argentina.
No Regrets
Carrington said he has "no regrets" about the tattoo and is currently considering how to modify it. He also admitted he was glad he had abandoned his original plan to tattoo "Football's Coming Home" on his chest.
Match Experience
Carrington watched the match at the Depot Mayfield fan zone in Manchester. He described the atmosphere as optimistic when Anthony Gordon scored a beautiful goal in the 55th minute to give England the lead.
"The atmosphere was crazy until the very end. But we dropped too deep and handed the game to them. It was so frustrating, and everything turned gloomy in the end."
Modification Plans
Speaking about his tattoo, Carrington said:
"I might add 'just kidding' below it."
Source: BBC
Related: Argentina defeats England to advance to the final
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England Fan Gets Premature World Cup Tattoo, Plans to Add 'Just Kidding' After Semi-Final Exit