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Lautaro Martinez leads Argentina to comeback against England in semi-final

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Lautaro Martinez leads Argentina to comeback against England in semi-final

Summary

Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final held on July 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for England shortly after halftime, but Argentina responded with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in the final minutes. Argentina had several close calls, including a shot from Alexis Mac Allister hitting the post before they equalized and then took the lead. The victory secures a place for Argentina in the World Cup Final against Spain.

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By the Numbers

•Anthony Gordon opens the scoring for England in the 55th minute.
•Enzo Fernandez scores a long-range equalizer for Argentina in the 86th minute.
•Lautaro Martinez heads in the winning goal in added time.
•Argentina's victory marks a place in the World Cup Final.
•Match played at Atlanta Stadium amid numerous fouls and heated exchanges.

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Inter captain Lautaro Martinez came off the bench to give Argentina a 2-1 comeback victory over England, sending them into the World Cup Final against Spain.There were no Serie A players in the starti...
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