Pakistan, July 16 -- England's men's football team will not receive a full-squad balcony celebration at Buckingham Palace after their FIFA World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. Under long-standing royal traditions, such receptions and open-top bus parades along The Mall are generally reserved for teams that win major international tournaments or achieve historic milestones.

Although the team narrowly missed a place in the World Cup final, the players are still expected to receive recognition for reaching the last four of the competition. Reports suggest Prince William and Princess Catherine could welcome the squad to the palace for a private event celebrating their impressive tournament campaign.

Following England's 2-1 semifinal def...