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Argentina scores late goals to reach World Cup final against England

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:26 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Argentina scores late goals to reach World Cup final against England

Summary

Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after scoring twice in stoppage time to overcome England, who led 1-0 with a goal from Anthony Gordon. Enzo Fernandez equalized with a long-range shot, followed by Lautaro Martinez's close-range header from a Lionel Messi assist. England had controlled much of the match until Argentina intensified their attack after Gordon's substitution. The match took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•England led 1-0 through Anthony Gordon's goal in the 55th minute.
•Argentina scored twice in the final minutes to advance to the final.
•Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored in succession for Argentina.
•The match was marked by Argentina's late resurgence after struggling early.
•England's tactical changes failed to maintain their momentum in the match.

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What they're saying

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Argentina scored twice after the 80th minute to advance to their second straight World Cup final despite spending much of the second half dealing with a 1-0 deficit
— CBS Sportsby Pardeep Cattry

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