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Royal Family Reacts to England's World Cup Heartbreak
16 Jul
Summary
- Prince William expressed pride despite England's semi-final loss.
- King Charles offered commiserations to the team after the defeat.
- England will play for third place on July 18th.
Prince William and King Charles have publicly addressed England's exit from the 2026 World Cup after their semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday, July 15. The Prince of Wales shared his disappointment, stating he was "gutted" but emphasized the team's incredible tournament performance and the inspiration they provided.
Despite being the Royal Patron of the Football Association, Prince William did not attend the semi-final match, as he had planned to only attend if England reached the final. King Charles posted a supportive message for players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, calling them the "pride of a nation."
England's journey in the tournament concludes with the third-place match against France on Saturday, July 18. The World Cup Final will feature Argentina against Spain the following day.
