Argentina scores late to defeat England and reach World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 on Wednesday night. Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the second half, but Argentina equalized through Enzo Fernández in the 85th minute. Lautaro Martínez scored the winner in injury time with a header. Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday.
- •Anthony Gordon scored first for England in the second half.
- •Enzo Fernández equalized for Argentina with a strike from the penalty area.
- •Lautaro Martínez sealed the win with a header in injury time.
- •Lionel Messi assisted both of Argentina's goals.
- •Argentina will play Spain in the final on Sunday.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina roar back to reach World Cup final after beating England
- 9:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — England hearts broken after Argentina’s dramatic late double books World Cup final spot
"Anthony Gordon had given Three Lions second-half lead Enzo Fernández levels before Lautaro Martínez winner England suffered World Cup heartache on Wednesday night with two late goals in seven minutes from Argentina giving them a 2-1 win and a place in Sunday’s final against Spain. The substitute Lautaro Martínez scored the winner with a close-range header in injury time after Enzo Martínez had equalised with a superb strike from the edge of England’s penalty area in the 85th minute. Lionel Messi provided the assist for both. Continue reading...
"Holders Argentina scored twice late on to beat England 2-1 in a bad-tempered game on Wednesday and set up a meeting with Spain in the World Cup final. Anthony Gordon struck on 55 minutes for England, who then dropped deep and went ultra defensive, allowing first Enzo Fernandez to fire in on 85 and substitute Lautaro Martinez to head home in injury time from Lionel Messi's cross.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 9:18 PMArgentina roar back to reach World Cup final after beating England
Holders Argentina scored twice late on to beat England 2-1 in a bad-tempered game on Wednesday and set up a meeting with Spain in the World Cup final. Anthony Gordon struck on 55 minutes for England, who then dropped deep and went ultra defensive, allowing first Enzo Fernandez to fire in on 85 and substitute Lautaro Martinez to head home in injury time from Lionel Messi's cross.
- The Guardian SportJul 15, 2026, 9:02 PMEngland hearts broken after Argentina’s dramatic late double books World Cup final spot
Anthony Gordon had given Three Lions second-half lead Enzo Fernández levels before Lautaro Martínez winner England suffered World Cup heartache on Wednesday night with two late goals in seven minutes from Argentina giving them a 2-1 win and a place in Sunday’s final against Spain. The substitute Lautaro Martínez scored the winner with a close-range header in injury time after Enzo Martínez had equalised with a superb strike from the edge of England’s penalty area in the 85th minute. Lionel Messi provided the assist for both. Continue reading...
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