England bows out as Argentina advances to World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
England faced Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals in Atlanta on July 16. Anthony Gordon scored for England in the 55th minute, giving them a brief lead. However, Argentina responded late in the match, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal in stoppage time, assisted by Lionel Messi. Argentina's victory sends them to the World Cup final, while England exits the tournament.
- •Anthony Gordon scored for England in the 55th minute.
- •Enzo Fernandez equalized for Argentina in the 85th minute.
- •Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
- •Lionel Messi assisted both of Argentina's goals.
- •Argentina advances to face Spain in the final.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Barca World Cup Spotlight: Anthony Gordon scores consolation goal as England bow out
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now one game away from its final act, and Argentina have joined Spain in the showpiece after another dramatic night of knockout football.England faced Argentina in Atlanta w...
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