England led. England had the lead. And then England were gone, erased by the oldest ghost in the tournament. Anthony Gordon’s 55th‑minute go

England led. England had the lead. And then England were gone, erased by the oldest ghost in the tournament. Anthony Gordon’s 55th‑minute goal sent the Three Lions into delirium. A first World Cup final since 1966 felt close enough to touch. Thomas Tuchel, sensing control, shifted to a back five. It was the same survival shape that had seen them through against Mexico. But this was not that night. The move invited Argentina forward, and the invitation was accepted with interest. Lionel Messi moved to the right wing. Game over. Enzo Fernández thundered in the equaliser from a short corner...