Argentina beats England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal; VP had branded England 'pirates and invaders'
The Hill—Defending champion Argentina defeated England 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup final against Spain, a result charged with political tension after Argentina's vice president had branded England 'pirates and invaders' ahead of kickoff. English supporters watched in devastation at pubs and fan zones across the country as the defending champions advanced.
- The Hill — Argentina's vice president called England 'pirates and invaders' before kickoff
- HuffPost — US News — Defending champion Argentina beats England 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup final
- Daily Mail — English fans watched in shock at pubs and fan zones across the country
- Associated Press — Argentina advances to face Spain in the World Cup final
- The Globe and Mail — Reigning champions won 2-1 to reach their second consecutive final