World Cup 2026: Huge Crowds in Argentina Celebrate Victory over England
Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time as Argentina beat England 2-1 and moved into the World Cup final against Spain.
- On Wednesday, tens of thousands of soccer fans flooded Buenos Aires streets in a collective eruption of ecstasy after Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta.
- The semifinal served as the latest chapter in a long-running feud over the disputed Falkland Islands, which Argentina calls the Malvinas, stemming from the 10-week war in 1982 that killed 649 Argentines.
- Enzo Fernandez unleashed exhilaration with an 85th-minute goal, and Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal two minutes into injury time, sealing Argentina's path to the final.
- The celebrations provided rare catharsis for Argentines polarized under President Javier Milei and struggling through cycles of economic crisis, offering a desperately needed collective escape.
- Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, seeking another trophy to defend the title won four years ago in Qatar.
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World Cup 2026: Huge crowds in Argentina celebrate victory over England
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9th of July Avenue in the center of the Argentine capital became the center of wild celebrations after the Albiceleste's victory over England
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