England captain Harry Kane sent an emotional message to the fans after their exit from the 2026 World Cup semi-finals against Argentina, losing 2-1, expressing his profound sadness over the missed opportunity to reach the final.
Kane said on his X account: "There are not enough words to express the feeling of disappointment we are experiencing right now. We were so close to qualifying for another final, but that wasn't enough. We gave everything we had for seven weeks, and going out this way is extremely painful."
He added: "I know the expectations were high, and that is your right. We have been knocking on the door for eight years, but we still lack the final touch. We now need to absorb what happened and find a way to improve. I am very proud of the players and what we showed in this tournament."
The England captain confirmed that the team's journey in the World Cup will remain etched in the memories of players and fans, stating: "We created memories that will stay with us and with you for a long time. The pursuit of glory doesn't always mean you will achieve it; you have to fight, fall, then get back up and try again, and that’s what we will do. We have no choice but to keep believing and working."
Kane concluded his message by thanking the English fans, stating: "Thank you to every supporter who traveled and supported us in the stadiums, and thanks to those who backed us from home and believed in us. As always, whether we win or lose, we learn and move forward."
The England national team was eliminated from the tournament in the semi-finals after a thrilling loss to Argentina, despite leading in the second half, before the Tango team made a comeback to secure their place in the final.
