Argentina beat England with injury-time goal to reach World Cup final again
- England and Argentina will face each other at Atlanta Stadium on July 15 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, with the winner meeting Spain in the final later that week.
- Historically, England leads their head-to-head World Cup encounters against Argentina with three wins out of five matches.
- Argentina draws inspiration from its 1986 World Cup victory over England, including Diego Maradona's famous goals.
- The match is emotionally and geopolitically charged due to the Falklands War, influencing the perceptions and regulations surrounding the game.
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Argentina beat England to book World Cup clash against Spain
ATLANTA - Argentina produced another unforgettable chapter in their rich football history as Lionel Messi inspired a sensational late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a gripping FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta, securing a place in Sunday’s blockbuster final against Spain.
Argentina stuns England with late comeback to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain
Defending champions Argentina produced another remarkable comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday, booking a place in Sunday’s final against Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium. England appeared destined for its first World Cup final in 60 years after Anthony Gordon gave the Three Lions the lead early in the second half. However, two late goals from Enzo Fernández and substitute Lautaro Martínez, both as…
Argentina rallies and shocks England, 2-1, to win supercharged World Cup semifinal
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Messi magic helps Argentina into final
Argentina are to play Spain in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday after Lionel Messi on Wednesday orchestrated a spectacular comeback against England in a semi-final with a dramatic ending.Messi proved that at 39 he can still drag his team from a goal behind to glory — and the 2-1 victory in Atlanta
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