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England's World Cup campaign ended with a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon scored for England, but Argentina equalised through Enzo Fernandes before Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in added time. Argentina will face Spain in the final. England captain Harry Kane said he was gutted, and manager Thomas Tuchel took responsibility, saying the team became too passive after taking the lead. Argentina's players were seen brandishing a flag referencing the Falkland Islands after the match, which could lead to FIFA scrutiny.

Sir Keir Starmer made an emotional farewell at his final Prime Minister's Questions, saying it was the end of his political journey and offering support to his successor Andy Burnham. The US launched another wave of strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump threatening further strikes if Iran does not return to talks. Three asylum seekers were jailed for the rape of a woman on Brighton Beach. A coroner ruled that 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football. A man was arrested on suspicion of sending threatening communications after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reported a threat on social media. The Met Office reported that the UK's climate has entered a new era of increasingly hot and extreme weather, with 2025 being the hottest year in nearly 150 years of records.

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  2. 21:23
  3. 23:25

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    Anthony Gordon scored for England.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 15 July 2026, 23:25-23:29

  4. 23:31

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    Enzo Fernandes scored the equalizer for Argentina.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 15 July 2026, 23:31-23:35

  5. 23:36

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal from a Lionel Messi cross.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 15 July 2026, 23:36-23:40

  6. 29:12

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    Thomas Tuchel said England became too passive after scoring and conceded too many chances.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 15 July 2026, 29:12-29:19

  7. 30:15

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    Spain would face the winner of England vs Argentina in the final.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 15 July 2026, 30:15-30:23

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  10. 39:30
  11. 42:21
  12. 44:37

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