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Argentina rallies late to defeat England and reach World Cup final

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Argentina rallies late to defeat England and reach World Cup final
Summary

Argentina triumphed over England 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday. Trailing 1-0, Argentina surged in the final five minutes as Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute, followed by Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in injury time. England initially led through Anthony Gordon's goal. Argentina's victory sets up a World Cup final clash against Spain on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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  • •Argentina scores two late goals to advance
  • •Lautaro Martinez nets the winner in injury time
  • •Match held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  • •Final against Spain scheduled for Sunday
  • •England led 1-0 before Argentina's comeback
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What they're saying
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Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain.But this was the stadium where Argentina produced a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt in the last 16, and they were not done.

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Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored for Argentina. Anthony Gordon had given England the lead, but Lionel Messi and Co. had other ideas.

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Argentina sealed a dramatic semifinal fightback against England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with two goals in the final five minutes to clinch a 2-1 win and book a World Cup final clash with Spain on Sunday.

— ESPNby Mark Ogden
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