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Following England’s heartbreaking elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup this past Wednesday (July 15), music legends Sir Mick Jagger and Liam Gallagher have offered starkly different takes on the team’s sudden departure.
The Three Lions saw their tournament dreams vanish in a 2-1 defeat against Argentina. Despite a valiant effort, two late goals secured the win for the opposition, halting England’s pursuit of their first championship trophy since 1966. This loss marks yet another painful exit for the squad, who have struggled to break past the semifinal stage in recent decades.
Cameras captured an understandably dejected Mick Jagger during the match in Atlanta. The Rolling Stones frontman—who graces the cover of the latest Billboard issue—was visibly crestfallen after Enzo Fernandez’s 85th-minute decider. His dramatic, pouting reaction has already set the internet ablaze, with fans quick to turn his expressions into viral memes.
Social media users have even jokingly revived talk of the “Jagger Jinx.” Much like the infamous “Drake Curse,” this superstition suggests that teams supported by the 82-year-old icon are destined for failure. History seems to support the theory, citing his presence at England’s 2018 semifinal defeat and his support for various losing sides during the 2014 tournament.
In contrast, Oasis icon Liam Gallagher responded to the defeat with a sense of poise. Taking to X, he remarked, “Respect to the lads, it’s nobody’s God-given right to win the WC. Congratulations to Argentina, the best team won. Onwards and sideways.”
Gallagher’s grace comes as Oasis’ iconic hit “Wonderwall” sees a massive resurgence. Having been adopted by fans and players as an unofficial anthem, the track is currently battling for the top spot on the U.K. Official Singles Chart, currently holding strong at No. 2.
However, not everyone is pointing fingers at the players. During a recent performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, System of a Down’s Daron Malakian jokingly placed the blame for England’s exit squarely on the Gallagher brothers. The playful jibe serves as a reminder of the longstanding, tongue-in-cheek feud between the two legendary acts, which ignited after a heated exchange back in 2001.
