Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates defender #25 Facundo Medina and forward #17 Giuliano Simeone his team's second goal scored by Argentina's forward #22 Lautaro Martinez (out of frame) during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
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July 15, 2026

Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final

ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reached their second World Cup final in a row, where they will face Spain.

Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi’s cross.

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