Overview
- England lost 2-1 to Argentina after conceding two late goals, a result that eliminated the Three Lions from the tournament and ended their bid for the final.
- Harry Kane wrote that he felt an "empty feeling" after the exit and said the squad must regroup, expressing pride in the team's effort.
- Kane finished the tournament with six goals and one assist, bringing his total to 14 goals across three World Cups and underlining his continued scoring record.
- The captain registered no touches in the opposition box in the semi-final, a rare drop in influence that has sharpened debate about his long-term role.
- England will play France in the third-place match and now face urgent questions about striker succession and Kane's near-term club situation after earlier reports of exploratory interest from Barcelona and Bayern's intent to keep him.