Is England out of 2026 World Cup after loss? Why it still has one more match

By admin — In News — July 15, 2026

   ​With their loss to Argentina on Wednesday, June 15, Harry Kane and the English national team have been eliminated from World Cup contention. The Brits have been praying for a World Cup title ever since their last in 1966. However, time and time again, they’ve come up short.However, their journey in the 2026 World Cup is not over with the loss.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDespite losing a 1-0 lead in the final five minutes of regular time, the English still have one game left on their schedule: the third-place match against France, who lost to Spain on Tuesday.While it certainly wouldn’t be the same as winning a World Cup title, the English national team has a chance to avenge themselves with a win over Kylian Mbappé and the French.More: World Cup team of destiny? Messi’s Argentina makes impossible look easy1 / 5US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.(PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP via Getty Images)While England can no longer contend for the World Cup title, they do have one more game on their schedule. By virtue of losing in the semifinal, England has earned a spot in the third-place game against France.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat game will take place on Saturday, July 18 at 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.France vs. England (5 p.m. ET, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida)Spain vs. Argentina (3 p.m. ET, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey)This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Is England out of 2026 World Cup after loss? Why it still has one more match  

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