Argentina have eliminated England from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a gripping semi-final played in Atlanta. The result ended Thomas Tuchel's side's hopes of lifting the trophy on home soil.

It marks the 12th occasion England have suffered a knockout-stage exit at a men's World Cup — a painful record that stretches back decades and spans opponents from across the globe.

A long history of World Cup heartbreak

England's World Cup knockout defeats have come at the hands of a variety of nations over the years. From the quarter-finals to the semi-finals, opposing sides have repeatedly found ways to end English ambitions at the tournament.

England's solitary World Cup triumph came at the 1966 tournament on home soil. Every other deep run has ultimately ended in disappointment, with the knockout rounds proving a recurring stumbling block for the Three Lions.

Argentina's victory in Atlanta adds their name to that list of teams who have brought England's campaign to a halt — joining a group of nations that have each played their part in shaping England's difficult World Cup history.

For those who want to test their knowledge, BBC Sport has put together a quiz challenging fans to name every team that has knocked England out of the World Cup in the knockout stage — 12 results in total, with the latest coming from this dramatic semi-final defeat.