England’s hopes of a World Cup victory ended Wednesday evening as Argentina scored an overtime goal and ran out the clock 2-1, and back home, the Prince of Wales shared his sadness and pride in the Three Lions.
“Gutted,” William wrote on the Kensington Palace social media accounts.
“England, you gave it everything and we are all so proud of you.
“Thank you to everyone on and off the pitch, for an incredible tournament. The fight and belief you have shown has inspired us all. The most complete England team in a tournament. Hold your heads high.”
The future king signed off personally with a ‘W’.
King Charles also shared a message from the Royal Family accounts, writing: “Commiserations to Harry and the team. While you Three Lions may be licking your wounds today, you remain the pride of a nation – and will rise again.”
England has not won a World Cup since 1966, when they hosted the tournament, but has advanced to the semi-finals in 1990, 2018, and 2026.
William has been supporting the Three Lions from afar throughout the World Cup, sharing a personal message with every victory. “This is a special team,” he wrote after the Three Lions defeated Norway in the quarter-finals.
While England remains hopeful for victory in a future World Cup, Argentina advances to the final match on Sunday, where they’ll face off against Spain.
King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía—a good luck charm for Spanish national sports teams—have already confirmed they will attend the match in New Jersey.
The Spanish royals shared a video of the Royal Family watching Spain defeat France from a Barcelona hotel room, all wearing Spanish team jerseys with their names—Felipe VI, Letizia, Leonor and Sofía—and the number 26 on the backs.
“You’ve once again proven why you’re one of the world’s great teams. Now, with an entire country by your side, the moment has come to fight for the title,” the Spanish royals said.
