Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored for Argentina.
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Reigning world champions Argentina have secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday.
They say never go that far back. In the last half an hour of their end-of-days Geopolitics World Cup semi-final with Argentina, England committed to the bit in the Deep South. No wonder there were gaps. Thomas Tuchel stood and watched national trauma unfold in front of his eyes as towering aerial threats such as…
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over England, setting up a final against European champions Spain.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) and England’s Harry Kane (9) hug after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (AP)
Atlanta [US], July 16 (ANI): England’s men’s national football team expressed disappointment after facing a 2-1 loss to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday (local time) in Atlanta, saying “we are completely heartbroken.” The result sent Argentina into the World Cup 2026 final, where they will face Spain on Sunday, July…
The England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal started out chippy on Wednesday, and there is a very good reason for that. The countries have a long history on and off the pitch.
Argentina’s Lautaro Martínez is surrounded by his teammates after his late winner. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAArgentina’s Lautaro Martínez is surrounded by his teammates after his late winner. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA
Jesse YomtovSeth VertelneyMeghan L. HallUSA TODAY Updated July 15, 2026, 6:44 p.m. ET
The 2026 World Cup semifinals have arrived as two teams will see a dream move one step closer to being realized while two more will be left wondering what could have been.