Harry Kane Says Entire English Men’s National Soccer Team Is ‘Gutted’ After Dramatic World Cup Loss to Argentina

Harry Kane in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on July 15, 2026 Credit: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/GettyNEED TO KNOWEngland soccer captain Harry Kane said the entire English men’s national team is “gutted” after their loss to Argentina in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, July 15 • >Kane said, “No words are big enough right now to overcome this empty feeling in the stomach” in a lengthy post on social media one day after the loss • >Kane thanked the fans who traveled to the United States to support the team and the ones “back home for believing in us”Harry Kane said the English men’s soccer team is “gutted” after their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

>Speaking to reporters following England’s disappointing loss to Lionel Messi and Argentina in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, July 15, Kane, 32, said, “There’s not much to say, everyone is gutted,” per the BBC. “When you’re so close, 10 minutes away, and it slips out of your hands like that, obviously the lads are devastated,” he added.

>Kane said England “did so well for 60 minutes” and “deserved to be ahead” during the game, adding, “then we struggled to keep the ball, struggled to put pressure on the ball, and it allowed them to create moment and chances in the final third.”

Harry Kane on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia Credit: Julian Finney - FIFA/FIFA via GettyThe English captain also penned a lengthy post on X and Instagram on Thursday, July 16, in which he reflected on the defeat and thanked fans for their support. “No words are big enough right now to overcome this empty feeling in the stomach,” Kane began in his post. “We were close, really close to another final but it wasn’t enough. We’ve given everything over these last 7 weeks and to fall short is hard to take!”

>The soccer star said, “I know the expectations are high and rightly so, we’ve been knocking on the door for 8 years now but again are missing that final piece of the jigsaw! That’s where we have to go away, process it and find a way to get better. I’m so proud of the boys and what we have shown throughout this tournament - some tough games and tough environments that we have overcome.”

>Kane continued, ”Some memories that will stay with us players and I’m sure you fans for a long long time! Going for glory doesn’t always mean you will get it. You have to fight for it, get knocked down, pick yourself up and go again and that’s what we will do, there’s no other way but to keep believing and keeping pushing.”

>Concluding his message, Kane thanked “every single fan that travelled and showed their support in the stadiums” during the tournament. “Thank you to every fan back home for believing in us. Thank you to the boys and staff for everything you have given. As always Win or lose, we learn and go again!”

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>Kane’s message was met with support from his followers and teammates like Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon and Djed Spence, who all commented hearts on Kane’s post.

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