Argentina rallies to defeat England 2-1, advances to World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
On July 15, Argentina overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in the World Cup semifinals, scoring two late goals to win 2-1. England took the lead in the 55th minute, but Argentina responded with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in the 85th and 90+2 minutes, respectively. This latest victory continues Argentina's trend of late-game heroics, having scored 10 of their 19 goals in the tournament after the 80th minute. They will face Spain in the final, aiming to defend their title as reigning champions.
- •Argentina scores twice in injury time to secure semifinal win.
- •Enzo Fernandez nets the equalizer; Lautaro Martinez seals victory.
- •Lionel Messi contributes significantly to Argentina's late-game success.
- •Argentina advances to face Spain in the World Cup final.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina at the death: Messi's team's clutch comebacks by the minute
"Lionel Messi and his teammates showcased a flair for drama, frequently scoring in the 90th minute or later to help Argentina keep advancing.
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