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FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina Late Show Sinks England and Sets up World Cup Final Against Spain
Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scored late as Argentina overcame a 1-0 deficit and advanced to face Spain in the final.
- On Wednesday, reigning champions Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, advancing to face Spain. Captain Lionel Messi led his side to victory following late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
- England appeared poised for victory after Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute, but Argentina's relentless late pressure turned the game. The Three Lions struggled to maintain their lead against the reigning champions' decisive comeback.
- Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute from 20 metres, and Martinez struck the winner in the 92nd minute. Messi provided the pass for the equalizer and the cross for the header, proving pivotal to the comeback.
- "Just gutted for the boys," England captain Harry Kane said after the defeat. Martinez called the win "really emotional," while Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni remarked, "We are truly unique, and that's not arrogance."
- The victory holds particular significance for 39-year-old Messi, who is competing in what is widely expected to be his final World Cup. Argentina now prepares for the weekend showpiece against Spain.
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