England fans have been left heartbroken after the Three Lions were knocked out of the World Cup in a nail-biting 2-1 loss to Argentina.

The ecstasy following Anthony Gordon’s goal just 10 minutes into the second half turned to despair as Enzo Fernandez equalised in the 85th minute. The situation soured further when Martinez put Argentina in the lead during the 92nd minute of play. The match unfolded at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, filled with tension and heated moments.

At Boxpark in Wembley, north London, supporters expressed their disappointment as England failed to maintain their lead. Pictures captured fans with their heads in their hands, reflecting the pain of once again missing out on the semi-final stage.

Luke and Vee Moore, twin brothers aged 33, shared their sentiments:

• Vee stated, “We fumbled it. I’m feeling disappointed. This was a great chance to win the World Cup and this was a weak Argentina team.”
• Luke added, “I’m disappointed. I thought it was coming home. We needed more attacking substitutions.”

Leading the messages of support, the Prince of Wales expressed he was “gutted” yet “proud” of Thomas Tuchel’s team, saying, “England, you gave it everything and we are all so proud of you.” Similarly, Sir Keir Starmer echoed the sentiment, praising the team's “passion and energy.”

Criticism arose regarding Tuchel’s management, particularly his defensive substitutions after England's lead. One fan remarked on X, “England’s manager should definitely take the blame for that loss. Poor tactical decision making.” This loss marks a poignant moment for fans, with hopes for the future still lingering.