Ecstasy and agony for England fans in Sunderland as Argentina end World Cup semi-final hopes

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·16 July 2026

Ecstasy turned to agony for England supporters in Sunderland as they watched a World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

According to Sunderland Echo, hundreds packed Keel Square to follow the match on giant screens.

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Thomas Tuchel’s side went ahead early in the second half, then conceded two late goals to lose Wednesday’s semi-final 2-1.

Pictures from North News & Pictures showed the mood shifting across the night as the drama unfolded.

For many in the city centre, a night that began in hope ended in disappointment.

Source: Sunderland Echo