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Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final

2NM NEWS · 2NM Staff · July 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Argentina is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 semifinal victory over England in Atlanta.

The match remained scoreless through the first half before England took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon. Argentina kept pressing and found an equalizer when Enzo Fernández scored in the 85th minute.

Lionel Messi speaks with England captain Harry Kane after Argentina's World Cup semifinal win
Lionel Messi and Harry Kane after the World Cup semifinal.

With extra time looming, Lautaro Martínez delivered the decisive moment in stoppage time, scoring Argentina’s second goal to complete the comeback and send the defending champions into another World Cup final.

Lionel Messi dribbles between Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon during the World Cup semifinal
Messi battles for possession during Argentina’s 2-1 win over England.

Argentina will face Spain in the championship match on Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET at New York-New Jersey Stadium. The appearance gives Lionel Messi and Argentina an opportunity to defend the title they won in 2022.

Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina teammates after reaching the World Cup final
Argentina celebrates reaching the 2026 World Cup final.

Video: Argentina defeats England 2-1 to advance to World Cup final

NBC News video: Argentina defeats England 2-1 to advance to the World Cup final.

England will meet France in the third-place match on Saturday, July 18, at Miami Stadium.

Source: ABC News. This report is an original summary based on match details published by ABC News.

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