Argentina rallies to defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Argentina came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over England in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. England took the lead in the second half with a goal from Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute. However, Argentina equalized in the 85th minute through Enzo Fernández and then clinched the win with a stoppage-time goal from Lautaro Martínez, assisted by Lionel Messi. Argentina will now advance to face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
- •Argentina scored twice late to overcome a 1-0 deficit.
- •Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for England in the 55th minute.
- •Enzo Fernández equalized for Argentina in the 85th minute.
- •Lautaro Martínez scored the game-winner in stoppage time.
- •Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on July 16.
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"Defending tournament champion Argentina scored two goals in the final minutes to stun England with a 2-1 comeback victory on Wednesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. Trailing 1-0, Enzo Fernández drilled an equalizer for Argentina in the 85th minute. “ENZO FERNÁNDEZZZZZZZZZ! ARGENTINA! THEY ALWAYS FIND A WAY! AND THEY’VE TIED THE GAME!” John…
"World Cup defending champion Argentina kept its back-to-back hopes alive with a rally to stun England 2-1 on Wednesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Trailing 1-0, Argentina scored in the 85th minute and again two minutes into stoppage time to steal the victory. Here, we’ll share the goals…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:00 AMSports media world reacts to Argentina’s thrilling win over England to reach World Cup final
Defending tournament champion Argentina scored two goals in the final minutes to stun England with a 2-1 comeback victory on Wednesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. Trailing 1-0, Enzo Fernández drilled an equalizer for Argentina in the 85th minute. “ENZO FERNÁNDEZZZZZZZZZ! ARGENTINA! THEY ALWAYS FIND A WAY! AND THEY’VE TIED THE GAME!” John…
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 12:00 AMListen: Fox, Telemundo calls of Argentina’s comeback win over England
World Cup defending champion Argentina kept its back-to-back hopes alive with a rally to stun England 2-1 on Wednesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Trailing 1-0, Argentina scored in the 85th minute and again two minutes into stoppage time to steal the victory. Here, we’ll share the goals…
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