Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 15 (USA local time / July 16 IST). England led through Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal but Argentina equalised through Enzo Fernández in the 85th minute, before Lautaro Martínez completed a dramatic turnaround in stoppage time to send Argentina into the final. Argentina, defending champions from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will face Spain in the final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026 — the first WC Final between Argentina and Spain.
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Argentina Stuns England 2-1 with Stoppage-Time Comeback to Reach FIFA WC 2026 Final; Spain vs Argentina on July 19
Key Points
- Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 15 (USA local time / July 16 IST)
- England led through Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute goal but Argentina equalised through Enzo Fernández in the 85th minute, before Lautaro Martínez completed a dramatic turnaround in stoppage time to send Argentina into the final
- Argentina, defending champions from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will face Spain in the final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026 — the first WC Final between Argentina and Spain
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• Argentina 2-1 England: FIFA WC 2026 SF2; July 15 USA / July 16 IST; Atlanta • Goals: Gordon (55', ENG) → Enzo Fernández (85', ARG) → Lautaro Martínez (90+', ARG) • Argentina: WC 2022 champions; seeking back-to-back WC titles; Messi in consecutive finals • WC Final: Spain vs Argentina; July 19, MetLife Stadium, NJ
