24m tune in to watch England-Argentina
England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.
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"Last night may not have brought the result England fans were hoping for, but it was another occasion that united millions across the UK in support of the team."
— Alex Kay-Jelski , Executive
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England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.
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