England's World Cup knockout campaign ended in disappointment against Argentina, losing 2–1 in a match that reflected the visitors' superior control and efficiency. Argentina dominated possession with 64 per cent and created substantially more threat, registering 1.59 xG from 15 shots, with five on target. England, deployed in a 4–2–3–1 shape, struggled to gain a foothold, managing just 36 per cent possession and 0.53 xG from five attempts. Anthony Gordon's single goal proved insufficient as Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez broke through for Argentina's 4–1–4–1 side, which converted its chances with clinical precision. England's goalkeeper faced five shots on target but could only save 60 per cent, conceding 1.54 post-shot xG, a shortfall that proved decisive in a tightly contested knockout tie. Ismail Elfath oversaw proceedings without controversy. Argentina's superior possession and shot creation proved the difference in this quarter-final encounter.