Prince William ‘Gutted’ After England’s World Cup Heartbreak

by HEDNEWS on July 16, 2026

The Prince of Wales has expressed his disappointment following England’s dramatic 2–1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, praising the team for its determination and tournament performance despite the loss. Shortly after the final whistle, Prince William, who serves as patron of the Football Association, shared a personal message on social media, saying he was “gutted” by the result while commending the players and coaching staff for their efforts throughout the competition. England appeared to be on course for a place in their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon gave the Three Lions the lead. However, Argentina mounted a late comeback, with Enzo Fernández equalising before Lautaro Martínez scored the winner in stoppage time, sending the defending champions through to the final against Spain. The Prince’s message echoed the feelings of many England supporters, who praised the team’s fighting spirit despite the painful defeat. England will now face France in the third-place playoff, while Argentina will meet Spain in the World Cup final.