Martinez leads Argentina to World Cup final with goal against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:03 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Lautaro Martinez scored a dramatic late goal to give Argentina a 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final on July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Trailing 1-0, Argentina equalized through Enzo Fernandez, assisted by Lionel Messi. Martinez then netted the winner in injury time, securing a spot in the final against Spain on July 20. Martinez, who came off the bench, expressed his long-time dream of scoring in such a pivotal match, highlighting the emotional significance of the goal for him and his family.
- •Martinez scored the winner in the second minute of injury time
- •Argentina trailed 1-0 before equalizing
- •The final against Spain is scheduled for July 20
- •Messi provided assists for both goals
- •Martinez's goal was pivotal after limited starting appearances
- 7:16 AMYahoo Sports — Lautaro: "A goal I've dreamed of my whole life"
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Inter star Lautaro Martinez in tears after winning goal vs. England: ‘I dreamed it, I swear’ – video
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner
"Argentina's World Cup semi-final match-winner Lautaro Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal which took his team through to the final at England's expense on Wednesday.The 28-year-old Martinez lost his place in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team early on their run to glory at the 2022 World Cup.
"Another night with Argentina, another unforgettable night for Lautaro Martinez. The Albiceleste booked their place in the World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, sealed by t...
"Inter captain Lautaro Martinez broke into tears during a post-match interview after scoring the winning goal for Argentina in the World Cup semifinal against England: ‘I dreamed it, I swear.’Inter...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 7:16 AMLautaro: "A goal I've dreamed of my whole life"
Another night with Argentina, another unforgettable night for Lautaro Martinez. The Albiceleste booked their place in the World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, sealed by t...
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 8:15 AMInter star Lautaro Martinez in tears after winning goal vs. England: ‘I dreamed it, I swear’ – video
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez broke into tears during a post-match interview after scoring the winning goal for Argentina in the World Cup semifinal against England: ‘I dreamed it, I swear.’Inter...
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 12:03 AMArgentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner
Argentina's World Cup semi-final match-winner Lautaro Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal which took his team through to the final at England's expense on Wednesday.The 28-year-old Martinez lost his place in Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team early on their run to glory at the 2022 World Cup.
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