Argentina faces Spain in World Cup final after semifinal win over England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Argentina secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup final by defeating England 2-1 in the semifinals on July 15, 2026. The match saw Argentina come back from a 1-0 deficit, scoring two goals in a six-minute span. This victory continues their remarkable run in the tournament, where they previously overcame Cape Verde and Egypt in earlier rounds. Argentina will face Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on July 19.
- •Argentina defeats England 2-1 in World Cup semifinals on July 15.
- •Argentina scored twice in six minutes to come back from a deficit.
- •Lautaro Martinez celebrated Argentina's goals in the semifinal match.
- •Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup final on July 19.
- •Messi contributes significantly despite being 39 years old.
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"Game after game, Argentina keeps pulling off miracles wins as the South American team has reached the World Cup semifinals against Spain on Sunday.
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