The pre-match atmosphere with sing-a-long football songs provided a balm to calm the nerves.
As punters tucked into pizzas and beers, fans cheered on the team encouraging them every kick of the ball.
After the second half break-through with Anthony Gordon's goal, there were absolute scenes as beer flew in the air and strangers hugged.
But sadly, Argentina did what they do and scored two – much to the despair of the watching crowd.
Here’s to the World Cup 2030. Let’s do it again – Come on England!

17. England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final : England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final
Fans at the Kettering Town FC World Cup Fan Zone watch England vs Argentina in the semi-final Photo: Alison Bagley

18. England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final : England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final
Fans at the Kettering Town FC World Cup Fan Zone watch England vs Argentina in the semi-final Photo: Alison Bagley

19. England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final : England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final
Fans at the Kettering Town FC World Cup Fan Zone watch England vs Argentina in the semi-final Photo: Alison Bagley

20. England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final : England vs Argentina - the ectasy and the agony of the World Cup semi-final
Fans at the Kettering Town FC World Cup Fan Zone watch England vs Argentina in the semi-final Photo: Alison Bagley

