Argentina rallies late to defeat England and reach World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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.
- •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
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — Messi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final as England fall short
- 2:54 AMESPN — Messi: Win over England meant most to our fans
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England
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- 10:12 PMESPN — Messi, Argentina stun England late to reach final
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
"Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after Lionel Messi orchestrated a spectacular comeback against England in a semi-final with a dramatic ending.- Mouthwatering final - The come-from-behind victory sets up a contest between reigning European champions Spain and South American champions Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday.
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 7:24 AMMessi magic sends Argentina into World Cup final as England fall short
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after Lionel Messi orchestrated a spectacular comeback against England in a semi-final with a dramatic ending.- Mouthwatering final - The come-from-behind victory sets up a contest between reigning European champions Spain and South American champions Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday.
- ESPNJul 16, 2026, 2:54 AMMessi: Win over England meant most to our fans
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the dying minutes of Argentina's semifinal against England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday to snatch a 2-1 win and a spot in the final on July 19 with Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 11:47 PMMessi hails 'special' World Cup win over England
Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.He said Spain, who beat France 2-0 to reach the final, were "a fantastic side, wonderful players".
- ESPNJul 15, 2026, 10:55 PMArgentina show why they're reigning World Cup cham...
Argentina flipped the script yet again with two late goals to stun England, sending them to the World Cup final with a chance to repeat as champions vs. Spain.
- ESPNJul 15, 2026, 10:12 PMMessi, Argentina stun England late to reach final
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 9:18 PMMessi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 9:07 PMDefending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
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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