The Haunting Pain of Progress, Not Perfection The 2026 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina was a gut wrenching experience for England's players and fans.
As Dan Burn noted, the loss will haunt them for a long time due not only to the disappointment but also its implications on their team's future prospects.
England had come close to achieving something remarkable – beating Argentina would have meant their first men's World Cup final appearance since 1966.