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Argentina rallies past England with 2-1 semifinal win in Atlanta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:38 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Argentina rallies past England with 2-1 semifinal win in Atlanta
Summary

Argentina came back to defeat England 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup semifinal held in Atlanta on July 15. After a scoreless first half, England opened the scoring with a goal from Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute. Argentina answered with relentless pressure and tied the match in the 85th minute, as a pass from Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez for the equalizer. Messi added a second assist in stoppage time, leading to a celebration among the predominantly Argentine crowd. With this victory, Argentina advances to face Spain in the World Cup final.

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  • •Argentina supports rallying to equalize after falling behind
  • •Messi provides critical assists for both goals
  • •Match took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
  • •Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on July 20
  • •Argentinian fans dominated the stadium atmosphere
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  • 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina's swarming fan base does its part in come-from-behind thriller over England
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Argentina's fans were deafening in Atlanta, as they essentially willed their team to a 2-1 victory over England.

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