Argentina rallies late to defeat England and reach World Cup final

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

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

Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against England in the World Cup semifinal on July 15, 2026. After trailing 1-0, Argentina staged a comeback with two quick goals near the end of the match. Lionel Messi assisted both goals, further cementing his legacy as one of soccer's greats. The victory sets the stage for a final matchup against Spain, scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

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  • Argentina scores twice late to defeat England 2-1
  • Lionel Messi assists both goals in semifinal win
  • Antonela Roccuzzo supports Messi in a custom jersey
  • Final match against Spain set for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium
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  • 2:58 AMYahoo SportsLionel Messi's wife stuns in custom Argentina jersey during World Cup semifinal win
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She stole the show for a while despite a huge win.

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