‘Really struggling’: England’s Jude Bellingham speaks out after 2-1 loss to Argentina Football News
England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has broken his silence after England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, urging fans to remain united despite their disappointment. Bellingham performed well in the World Cup, becoming England’s top scorer with 6 goals and 1 assist. However, he failed to score another goal in the semi-finals and the Three Lions suffered another painful exit.The 23-year-old reflected on the defeat in an emotional post on Instagram, thanking fans for their unwavering support and calling on the country to build on the spirit of unity shown throughout the tournament.“I really struggle to find the right words to describe yesterday and the past few weeks, but this pretty much hits home for us drivers here in Kansas. Thank you for the incredible support you have received from back home and those who have spent their hard earned money to come to America to support us. Don’t let the unity and love we see in our country end with this event. When we are together, we can achieve great things…and we will! Love you!” Bellingham wrote.
Argentina reaches the final of two consecutive World Cups
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Lionel Messi With two key assists, he completed a stunning late comeback to shatter England’s dream of reaching the World Cup final for the first time since 1966. After a tight first half and a goalless draw, England took the lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished in Morgan Rogers’ cross after Harry Kane’s excellent pass. However, Thomas Tuchel’s decision to switch to a defensive back five kept Argentina under constant pressure. Lionel Messi punished England’s retreat with an 85th-minute equalizer from Enzo Fernandez’s long-range strike, then produced another moment of brilliance in stoppage time, finishing Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 comeback with a pinpoint cross for Lautaro Martinez after Alexis McAllister’s shot hit the post.
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