Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:23am on 16 Jul 2026,Thursday Sports
Prince William has praised England's players after their 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. In a message shared by Kensington Palace, the Prince of Wales said he was "gutted" by the result but called England "the most complete England team in a tournament" and urged the players to "hold your heads high." Prime Minister Keir Starmer also expressed disappointment, saying the team made the nation proud with its passion and effort. England had taken the lead through Anthony Gordon before Argentina scored twice late in the match to reach the final. (PC: BBC)
