Key Takeaways
- England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semifinal, ending their quest for a first final since 1966.
- Mick Jagger's reaction went viral, while Liam Gallagher showed respect to the team and congratulated Argentina.
- Oasis’s ‘Wonderwall’ is close to topping the UK charts following England’s loss.
England crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday night (July 15) after losing 2-1 to Argentina in a heartbreaking semifinal match. The team, which had last competed for the final in 1966, saw their hopes dashed by two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lionel Messi.
The disappointment was palpable among fans and players alike, with Mick Jagger’s reaction drawing significant attention. The Rolling Stones frontman, who was present at the match in Atlanta, pouted his lips and shook his head, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Fans have already started creating memes from his expression, dubbing it the 'Jagger Jinx,' which has reportedly seen England lose matches when he supports them.
In contrast to Jagger’s reaction, Liam Gallagher of Oasis took a more mature stance. He tweeted, “Respect to the lads it’s nobody’s God given right to win the WC,” and congratulated Argentina on their victory. His comments came as Oasis’s song ‘Wonderwall’ was in contention for the No. 1 spot on the UK’s Official Singles Chart this week.
The song had been adopted by supporters and players as an unofficial anthem, leading to a spike in streams and sales. In midweek reports, it was up to No. 2 on the chart, trailing only Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s record-breaking ‘Rein Me In.’
However, not all reactions were positive. At System of a Down’s show in London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, guitarist Daron Malakian responded to chants from the crowd after England scored by saying, “If you guys lose, I blame Oasis.” The feud between the two groups dates back to 2001 when Noel Gallagher called System of a Down ‘the s–tiest band of all time.’
The loss marks another setback for English football, with the team having appeared in three semifinals since 1966 and losing them all (1990, 2018, 2026). Despite the disappointment, Gallagher’s respectful comments highlight a mature response from one of England's most famous musicians.
As the world watches the aftermath of this World Cup drama, fans will be keeping an eye on whether ‘Wonderwall’ can secure its place at No. 1 on the UK charts.
Respect to the lads it’s nobody’s God given right to win the WC
Liam Gallagher, Oasis frontman
If you guys lose, I blame Oasis.
Daron Malakian, System of a Down guitarist
