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Argentina rallies to defeat England and advance to World Cup finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Argentina rallies to defeat England and advance to World Cup finals
Summary

Argentina secured a place in the FIFA World Cup finals after coming from behind to defeat England 2-1 on July 16, 2026. After trailing 1-0, Argentina scored twice in the final minutes, igniting celebrations among their supporters. England fans, who had hoped for victory, faced disappointment as their run ended. Argentina will next face Spain in the championship match at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.

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  • •Argentina wins 2-1 against England to reach the finals.
  • •The match took place on July 16, 2026.
  • •Argentina scored twice in the final minutes to secure victory.
  • •England fans expressed disappointment as their World Cup run ends.
  • •Argentina will face Spain in the championship match on Sunday.
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  • 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — England fans face bitter disappointment while Argentina fans celebrate moving on to the finals
What they're saying
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Wednesday meant bitter defeat for some soccer fans and sweet victory for others.

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