England's World Cup dreams were shattered on Wednesday night as Argentina scored two late goals to win 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel's side was minutes away from reaching their first final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon scored early in the second half. However, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute, and Lautaro Martinez headed home in stoppage time to break English hearts.
Third-Place Play-Off Confirmed
Despite the defeat, England's tournament is not over. They will face France in the third-place play-off, also known as the 'Bronze Final', on Saturday, July 18. The match will be held at the 65,000-capacity Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with kick-off scheduled for 10pm local time. This will be the 103rd game of the expanded World Cup.
France also suffered semi-final heartbreak, losing 2-0 to Spain on Tuesday night. Both teams will now compete for the consolation prize of third place.
Details of the Match
The third-place play-off is scheduled for the day before the final, which will see reigning champions Argentina take on Spain on Sunday, July 19. England's 60-year wait for a major trophy continues, but they have one more chance to end their campaign on a high note.
According to reports, the match is expected to draw a large crowd, with both teams looking to salvage pride after their semi-final defeats.
