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Argentina secures World Cup final spot after comeback against England

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Argentina secures World Cup final spot after comeback against England

Summary

Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final on July 15, 2026, thanks to late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. The victory marks Argentina's second consecutive appearance in the World Cup final. After facing criticism from Gary Neville, Cristian Romero responded, emphasizing his commitment to the national team. The match highlighted strong performances from Romero and Martinez, who contributed significantly in defense.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina wins World Cup semi-final against England 2-1.
•Late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez secured the win.
•Cristian Romero addressed criticism from Gary Neville post-match.
•Argentina's 2026 final appearance follows their 2022 title.
•Romero and Martinez delivered strong defensive play throughout the match.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — “I am not that stupid”: Romero hits out at Neville after Argentina’s late comeback puts them in the World Cup final

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Cristian Romero has taken aim at Gary Neville following Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England.Argentina reached a second straight World Cup final after a 2-1 win over England last night, w...
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