Argentina beat England with injury-time goal to reach World Cup final again
Lionel Messi set up both late goals as defending champions Argentina rallied to reach the World Cup final, with Lautaro Martinez scoring in stoppage time.
- On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, defending champions Argentina staged a late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal at Atlanta Stadium, advancing to Sunday's final.
- Following Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal, England manager Thomas Tuchel shifted to a defensive formation with six defenders on the field, a tactical decision that left Argentina room to surge forward.
- Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute from 25 yards out, and Lautaro Martinez headed in a stoppage-time winner, both assists provided by Lionel Messi to complete Argentina's comeback.
- Argentina advances to face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium, while England will play France for third place on Saturday, July 18.
- Seeking to become the first repeat World Cup champion since Brazil in 1962, Argentina moves forward while England's pursuit of its first title since 1966 concludes with this semifinal loss.
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