Starmer 'to make attending World Cup final his last act as PM' if England beat Argentina tomorrow

By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 10:46, 14 July 2026 | Updated: 10:56, 14 July 2026 Keir Starmer could make attending the World Cup final his last act as PM if England make it through. The Three Lions are gearing up for a huge clash against Argentina in the semi-final tomorrow night. Victory will leave them on the brink of ending 60 years of heartbreak in a match against either Spain or France on Sunday. Sir Keir is due to be replaced in Downing Street by Andy Burnham on Monday, having been effectively ousted as Labour leader in a coup. He will take his last PMQs at noon tomorrow, rather than heading to Atlanta for the knockout round against Argentina.  But the ardent football fan is still widely expected to travel to New Jersey for the culmination of the tournament if there is a chance of England glory.  Keir Starmer (pictured last week) could make attending the World Cup final his last act as PM if England make it through The Three Lions are gearing up for a huge clash against Argentina in the semi-final tomorrow night Sir Keir will need to board a plane home immediately to make it back in time to see the King for the handover of power. The Arsenal supporter is also preparing to grant a Bank Holiday on Friday should the country's long wait for glory conclude.  Tensions are escalating ahead of the semi-final clash, with footage emerging of Argentina's players chanting about the Falkland Islands and Diego Maradona's notorious 'Hand of God' goal 40 years ago.  In an essay for La Nacion newspaper, foreign minister Pablo Quirno claimed a referendum showing support for UK sovereignty was illegitimate because the population had been 'artificially implanted by the occupying power'.  The 2013 vote overwhelmingly backed staying as a British overseas territory, but Mr Quirno argued that no poll organised 'unilaterally' by the UK can have 'legal effect', instead demanding negotiations. Downing Street has hit back insisting the territory's sovereignty is not up for grabs. Maradona described his 'Hand of God' goal as 'symbolic revenge' for the 1982 Falklands War, which Argentina lost heavily suffering huge casualties.  Argentina stars sang anti-English songs as they celebrated beating Switzerland Maradona described his 'Hand of God' goal as 'symbolic revenge' for the 1982 Falklands War, which Argentina lost heavily