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Why beating Argentina will surpass 1966 as England’s greatest-ever victory

England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina is loaded with history, emotion and expectation. ROBERT TAYLOR argues that victory would eclipse even 1966 as England's greatest ever football triumph.

14.07.26, 22:30 Updated 14.07.26, 22:36 3 Minute Read

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

How can a semi-final triumph beat the ultimate glory of 1966? Surely, the heroics of Moore, Charlton, Hurst and co can only be surpassed by a second star on the shirt? That just stands to reason, right?

Well, I can understand that point of view. But I disagree with it. For me, any victory against Argentina this evening, however it is achieved, will be our greatest ever, bar none. 

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Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor Author of Tears for England, Robert combines wit, honesty and lived experience. A writer shaped by England’s highs and lows, he offers thoughtful, grounded insight into the national team.

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