Kyron Gordon

In a dramatic late comeback, Argentina defeated England 2-1, overturning a deficit established by Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal. Despite England's initial lead, Enzo Fernández spearheaded Argentina's resurgence, contributing to a dominant 15-shot effort that overwhelmed England's defense and secured victory.

England's dominance goes unrewarded in a 0-0 draw against Ghana, despite outshooting their opponents 19-2. The lack of a decisive turning point underscores England's inability to convert possession and opportunities into goals, leaving them frustrated despite controlling the match.

Marcus Rashford excels after being overshadowed by Anthony Gordon, as World Cup 2026 nears its climax.

France have scored 16 goals — and conceded just 4 — across seven matches, yet their first tournament defeat to Spain exposed a finishing vulnerability that England may look to exploit. England have won five of seven, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sharing 12 goals between them, but conceded eight times — twice as many as France. Both teams score heavily from the second half onward. Both arrive wounded. Sportami identifies the patterns that will shape the World Cup's third-place playoff.

With Gordon's retirement, Scotland seeks a new soccer icon as the World Cup 2026 final approaches.