Argentina secures late victory over England to reach World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
In a dramatic semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Argentina staged a comeback to defeat England 2-1. Anthony Gordon had given England the lead in the second half with a tap-in from Morgan Rogers' cross. However, Enzo Fernández equalized with a stunning strike in the 85th minute, followed by a stoppage-time goal from Lautaro Martínez assisted by Lionel Messi. The result means Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
- •Match played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, July 16, 2026.
- •England led 1-0 until the 85th minute.
- •Enzo Fernández scored the equalizer with a 20-yard strike.
- •Lionel Messi provided an assist for Lautaro Martínez's winning goal.
- •Argentina will face Spain in the final.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Lionel Messi and Argentina break England hearts with stunning late semi-final comeback
"England’s World Cup dream is over after a heartbreaking night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Argentina conjured yet another late comeback to reach Sunday’s final against Spain.Thomas Tuchel’s s...
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