Prince William sends a personal message of support to the England men’s football team after their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Sources report that the prince posts the message on Instagram on Wednesday, July 15, reacting to England’s 2-1 defeat. England take an early second-half lead, but Argentina respond with late goals, including a comeback driven by Lionel Messi, to send England out of the tournament.
In the message, William expresses disappointment at the result while also encouraging the players, with multiple outlets describing the tone as heartfelt and appreciative of the team’s effort. One report includes the wording “Gutted,” paired with a statement indicating that he is proud of the way England competed.
Another detail reported across outlets is that the outcome means William will not travel to the United States for the final, after he previously said he would attend only if England reached the final. The accounts collectively depict a mix of sympathy for the loss and reinforcement of support for the team’s performance.
