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William ‘Gutted’ for England After Argentina Inflict World Cup Semi-Final Sorrow

The Prince of Wales praised the team’s effort after the defeat and called England’s tournament performance its most complete, according to his social media post.

  • On Wednesday, Prince William posted a personal message on Instagram following England's semi-final loss to Argentina, writing he was "Gutted" while praising the team's effort throughout the tournament.
  • The Three Lions led through Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute strike, but late goals from Argentina ended England's hopes of reaching a first World Cup final in 60 years.
  • Manager Thomas Tuchel faced heavy criticism for late defensive substitutions, with Wayne Rooney calling the approach "tactical disaster" and suggesting the team lost belief after taking the lead.
  • England now faces France on July 18 for third place, as the squad aims to recover from the semi-final defeat and finish the tournament with a strong performance.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the team's "passion and energy" on X, noting that while the result disappointed, the squad made the nation proud throughout the tournament.
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Fox Sports broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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