England players having lunch at a gas station

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Published: July 18, 2026: 01:59 AM GST Last updated: July 18, 2026: 02:03 AM GST

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England national team players had lunch at a gas station in Kansas state after their painful loss to Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup currently being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

England took the lead against Argentina with a goal by Anthony Gordon until the 86th minute, but Messi and his teammates turned the tables in 7 minutes, as the world champions qualified to face Spain in the final on July 19.

Photos were taken of Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon, and Elliot Anderson at the gas station as they ate their meals on the eve of the match against France for third place.

Coach Tuchel said in the press conference about facing France: 'No one wants to play this match, because everyone was hoping to reach the final.'

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