England Faces Heartbreaking Exit from World Cup After Late Collapse Against Argentina

Thank you for lifting our spirits.

Another bitter disappointment.

Leading 1-0 in the 85th minute of their semi-final against Argentina, England were brutally dumped out of the World Cup this Wednesday evening… before extra time even began (2-1).

A terrible elimination that prevents the Three Lions from earning a second star and confirms the curse that has haunted the national team since their only major tournament win, in 1966, on home soil. 

Since that world title, England have never reached another World Cup final. Worse still, in recent years, the English have become the undisputed kings of proper choking:

• Euro 1996: eliminated in the semi-finals… at home.

• World Cup 2018: eliminated in the semi-finals after opening the scoring in the 5th minute.

• Euro 2021: defeat in the final, at home, after leading 1-0 from the 2nd minute.

• Euro 2024: defeat in the final after conceding in the 87th minute.

• World Cup 2026: 2-1 semi-final defeat after leading 1-0 until the 85th minute.

No, honestly, that's impressive.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.