Jude Bellingham thanks fans after England's 2‑1 semifinal loss to Argentina

England were eliminated 2‑1 by Argentina in the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta. Mid‑fielder Jude Bellingham broke his silence on Instagram, saying he struggled to find the right words and sharing a four‑page poem written by the team’s driver in Kansas. He thanked supporters who travelled to the United States and urged fans to keep the unity and love they felt during the campaign, adding that "together we can achieve great things".

Bellingham finished the tournament as England’s joint top scorer with six goals. The Lions will play France for third place on Saturday at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. The Argentine victory also triggered a surge in demand for premium airline seats to the U.S., with special flights from Buenos Aires to New York selling out quickly and ticket prices reaching up to US$10,000.