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England: What Went Wrong — The Semifinal Collapse vs Argentina
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 271
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The Messi Effect | Episode 43 | Friday, July 17, 2026 England: What Went Wrong — deep dive into the semifinal collapse vs Argentina. Gordon 55' gave England the lead, then England sat back for 30 minutes. Southgate's late/conservative subs. Kane invisible — zero impact, raises questions about future. Physical toll from Norway 120-min game. The Argentina curse: 4 straight World Cup losses (1986, 1998, 2022, 2026). Mentality gap: Argentina attack when behind, England retreat when ahead. England vs France Third Place Play-Off Saturday 5 PM ET. Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. AI was used for news gathering and production assistance. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #England #Argentina #Semifinal #Southgate #Kane #Bellingham #Gordon #WhatWentWrong #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia