Armed police made multiple arrests after England and Argentina fans clashed outside Atlanta Stadium following the Three Lions’ heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in the World Cup semi-final.
Brawls erupted outside Atlanta Stadium following England’s gut-wrenching defeat to Argentina.
England and Argentina supporters were filmed squaring up to one another after the final whistle, as armed officers moved in to make several arrests.
A number of fans were taken into custody following the heartbreaking 2-1 loss for the Three Lions. Argentina supporters were also seen clashing with police in the vicinity of the Georgia stadium.
A small group of fans wearing England shirts were placed in handcuffs in the wake of the confrontations.
Footage from the scene captures arrests being made, with scuffles also breaking out on English soil following Argentina’s comeback victory.
Videos circulating on social media show fighting in Birmingham, London and New York as supporters from both nations come to blows.
The unrest follows Argentina players celebrating their win by holding up a sign making reference to the Falkland Islands.
Given the fraught history between the two nations both on and off the pitch, tensions were already running high well before the semi-final had even kicked off.
Argentina vice-president Victoria Villarruel stoked the flames ahead of the match with a post on X, stating: “This is not just another match. I’m not going to be politically correct – against the English, it’s always something more. Long live Argentina! Because until our very last breath, we will reclaim what is ours.”
The match ended in heartbreak for England after Gordon converted Morgan Roger’s cross nine minutes into the second half to level the scores.
However, with just six minutes remaining, the Three Lions found themselves 2-1 down. Messi proved the difference with two assists that sent the ball crashing past Pickford, leaving both the squad and the nation heartbroken.
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