England winger Bukayo Saka says the squad still carries the “scar” of their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Speaking after the match, he describes the loss as lingering emotionally within the team, even as attention shifts to moving forward.
Multiple reports note that Saka is returning from an Achilles injury that he manages during the World Cup. He does not play in the semi-final and remains an unused substitute, with England keeping him on the bench. Yahoo Sports adds that the match ends with England unable to hold their 1–0 lead, as Argentina overturn the result. Other outlets focus on the lasting impact of the defeat rather than match tactics.
Across the sources, the shared theme is Saka’s view that the team’s experience in the semi-final continues to affect them, while the broader message is that they must continue preparing for what comes next.
