Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final after beating England 2-1 in their semi-final, overturning a second-half deficit with two late goals, according to Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
By Source Reporters Newsdesk
Fri, 17 July 2026 · 1 min read
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final after beating England 2-1 in their semi-final, overturning a second-half deficit with two late goals, according to Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
The holders trailed 1-0 before Fernández and Martínez struck in the closing stages to seal a 2-1 comeback win, ESPN reported. The result ended England's campaign and denied the Three Lions a place in the decider.
The victory sets up a final against Spain, who advanced earlier in the week, the London Evening Standard reported. Argentina, the reigning world champions, will defend their title against the 2010 winners.
The semi-final outcome was confirmed by multiple outlets, including Al Jazeera, which described a "2-1 comeback win," and The Guardian, which reported Argentina's "late double broke England hearts."
**Global angle:** The final pits holders Argentina against Spain in a showcase for the expanded 48-team tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
**Internal links (publisher to set):** [World Cup 2026 fixtures and results]; [England at the 2026 World Cup].
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