Ever since the 2018 World Cup, watch parties across London (especially at Boxpark locations) have been the spots for England fans to experience a beer-soaked World Cup run. But those same fans don’t consider the heartbreak when that World Cup inevitability comes crashing to an end.
With a chance to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966, England gave up two late goals to Argentina in the Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium to fall, 2-1.
What was looking like a historic night of jubilation across England turned into the all-too-familiar disappointment. And, of course, cameras were rolling at Boxpark Wembley when Lautaro Martínez scored the 92nd-minute winner.
Devastation for England as Argentina make it 2-1 😧 pic.twitter.com/g0TO4t0KHg
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 15, 2026
Mind you, the venue looked like this just 30 minutes earlier:
England take the lead in the World Cup semi-finals! 💥
Just look at that reaction from the England fans! pic.twitter.com/TYNk2NA0Nv
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 15, 2026
Those two videos pretty much sum up the experience of a Three Lions fan for the past 60 years.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: England fans at London watch party had the saddest reaction to Argentina’s winning goal
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