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England fans in S’pore lament ‘same old story’, World Cup party lights up for Argentina

Rio Hoe (left), 33, a Singaporean, and his Argentinian wife Guadalupe Lazaro, 28, at the live screening of the England v Argentina match at CHIJMES on July 16.

Lionel Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final against Spain

Lionel Messi celebrates after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final.

Thomas Tuchel insists England played ‘maybe our best match’ amid criticism of his approach

It was the third time since the 2018 World Cup that England have lost a major championship semi-final or final after taking the lead.

Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Lautaro Martinez ‘dreamt’ of scoring winner

Supersub Lautaro Martinez netted a stoppage time winner to send Argentina to the World Cup final again.

Messi hails ‘special’ World Cup win over England

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after reaching the World Cup final.

England not cursed, says Tuchel, after more World Cup heartbreak

England manager Thomas Tuchel received praise for getting the team this far but is under fire for his decisions in the semi-finals.

Argentina are best with their backs to the wall, says coach Scaloni

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni celebrates after Lautaro Martinez scores their second goal REUTERS/Paul Childs

Argentina smelt blood in water in 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England: Lionel Scaloni

Argentina’s Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni embrace after Argentina reach the World Cup final.

Awe, shocks: World Cup is sellers market

A fan asks for tickets before the round-of-16 match between USA and Belgium on July 6.

In UK, forlorn England fans lament semi-final defeat to old foe Argentina

The defeat meant England squandered another opportunity to win only its second World Cup and emulate the heroes of 1966, now fully six decades ago.

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