Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup semifinal match on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium. The defending champions secured their spot in the final with a dramatic late comeback, scoring two goals in the final minutes of the game.

England took the lead in the 55th minute with a goal by Anthony Gordon. However, Argentina equalized in the 85th minute with a goal by Enzo Fernández, assisted by Lionel Messi. The winning goal was scored by substitute Lautaro Martinez in stoppage time, also from an assist by Messi.

The victory means Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This will be Argentina's second consecutive World Cup final appearance.

The match was filled with emotional moments and intense play. England's manager, Thomas Tuchel, faced criticism for his team's defensive strategy in the latter part of the game. England captain Harry Kane admitted that the team was devastated by the loss.

In the aftermath of the match, Argentine players celebrated their victory by holding up a banner that read "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" (The Falkland Islands are Argentine), which could lead to sanctions by FIFA due to the political nature of the gesture.

The international press praised Argentina's performance and Messi's role in the victory. The English press criticized Tuchel's decisions and the team's inability to maintain their lead.

Argentina's journey to the final has been marked by late comebacks in several matches, including their victories over Kap Verde, Egypt, and Switzerland. The team's resilience and determination have been highlighted by their coach, Lionel Scaloni, and celebrated by fans worldwide.

The final match between Argentina and Spain is highly anticipated, featuring a clash between the experienced Lionel Messi and Spain's young prodigy Lamine Yamal.

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aljazeera · about 3 hours ago

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france24 · about 3 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 3 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 3 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 3 hours ago

+++ Fußball-WM 2026 +++: Argentinien nach Sieg über England wieder im WM-Finale Fifa verlängert offenbar Halbzeitpause im WM-Finale deutlich +++ Ausschreitungen in 183 französischen Städten nach WM-Aus +++ Der WM-Blog.

handelsblatt · about 3 hours ago

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yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

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euronews · about 3 hours ago

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aftenposten · about 3 hours ago

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die presse · about 3 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 4 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 4 hours ago

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cyprus mail · about 4 hours ago

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bluesky_AFP English · about 4 hours ago

Argentinas late double breaks England hearts in dramatic World Cup semi-final

bluesky_The Guardian · about 5 hours ago

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bluesky_Reuters · about 5 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 5 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 5 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 5 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 5 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 5 hours ago

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bbc sport · about 5 hours ago

Messis Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final Lionel Scalonis side will meet Spain in the final.

thejournal · about 5 hours ago

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aljazeera · about 5 hours ago

Argentina till final efter sen vändning

svenska dagbladet · about 6 hours ago

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japantoday · about 6 hours ago

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welt.de · about 6 hours ago

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tagesspiegel · about 6 hours ago

Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messis 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England.

bbc sport · about 7 hours ago

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financial times · about 7 hours ago