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Argentina defeated England in a dramatic World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, securing a spot in the final against Spain. England will now compete against France in the third-place play-off.
Why it matters
This match represents a major milestone in international football, determining the finalists for the men's World Cup.
Figure caption, England suffer World Cup semi-final heartbreak with loss to Argentina
Anthony Gordon puts England ahead from Morgan Rogers' cross on 55 minutes
Jordan Pickford brilliantly denies Nico Gonzalez, Alexis Mac Allister hits post twice
Argentina stun England with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez
England play France in third-place game on Saturday (22:00 BST), before Spain face Argentina in World Cup final on Sunday (20:00) - both live on the BBC
Chief football writer in Atlanta England were left heartbroken with their World Cup dreams shattered as Argentina struck twice late on to come from behind and win a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
Thomas Tuchel's side looked on course to reach England's first men's World Cup final since their win in 1966 when Anthony Gordon gave them the lead in a feisty encounter after 55 minutes.
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