Argentina edges past England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match saw a goalless first half turn into a rollercoaster of emotions after Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for England ten minutes into the second half. However, Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute, followed by Lautaro Martinez scoring the decisive goal in injury time, sealing Argentina's place in the final. The loss has left fans and public figures, including Prince William and Sir Keir Starmer, expressing their disappointment and pride in the team's effort during the tournament.
- •Argentina defeats England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final.
- •Anthony Gordon scored first for England in the second half.
- •Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute.
- •Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
- •Prince William and Keir Starmer express disappointment at England's loss.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Prince William ‘gutted’ as England’s World Cup dream ends in heartbreak against Argentina
"Prince William and Keir Starmer admitted they were gutted by Wednesday’s result
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