Argentina edges England with late comeback in World Cup semifinal

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Argentina edges England with late comeback in World Cup semifinal
Summary

Argentina rallied in the closing minutes to overcome England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal on July 15, booking their place in the final. The match saw Argentina score twice between the 85th and 92nd minutes, showcasing their trend of late-game heroics throughout the tournament. This marks the reigning champions' ongoing ability to turn matches around in crucial moments. With 12 of their 19 goals scored after the 75th minute during this World Cup, Argentina continues to demonstrate resilience and skill under pressure.

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  • Argentina scored both goals in the final seven minutes.
  • The match took place on July 15, 2026.
  • They have scored 12 of 19 goals after the 75th minute.
  • Nine late goals helped Argentina either equalize or take the lead.
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Right at the very end.85th and 92nd minute. In seven minutes, in the dying moments of the match, Argentina came from behind to beat England (2-1) on Wednesday night and book their place in the World C...

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