England 1-2 Argentina — World Cup 2026 Match Report

Argentina completed another trademark late comeback at FIFA World Cup 2026, beating England 1-2 in the semi-final in Atlanta on July 15 to book a place in Sunday’s final. Anthony Gordon’s early second-half strike had England dreaming of a first final since 1966, but two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the tie in Argentina’s favour.

How the Match Unfolded

The tie lived up to its billing as a classic knockout battle between two of the tournament’s heavyweights. With two late, heart-stopping goals, Argentina caught and passed England in the World Cup semifinal, winning 2-1 in yet another miraculous, come-from-behind triumph. England, fresh off their quar