Argentina scores late to defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Argentina scores late to defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal
Summary

Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal held Thursday night. Despite England leading for a significant portion of the match, Argentina staged a comeback with two late goals, advancing them to the World Cup Finals. This win marks Argentina's second consecutive trip to the Finals, where they will face Spain on Sunday in New Jersey. Fans gathered at The Greatest Bar expressed their heartbreak over the loss, with many stating their disappointment after a long wait for this tournament.

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  • Argentina scored two late goals to win 2-1 against England.
  • The match took place Thursday night during the World Cup semifinal.
  • Argentina will play Spain in the finals this Sunday.
  • England fans expressed disappointment and heartbreak after the match.
  • This loss extends England's wait for a World Cup title to 60 years.
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  • 1:46 AMYahoo Sports‘Absolutely gutted’: England fans left stunned, speechless after Argentina wins late
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Hundreds of England fans were silenced at The Greatest Bar Thursday night after a devastating 2-1 loss late to Lionel Messi and Argentina in the World Cup Semifinal.

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