Argentina Reach 2026 World Cup Final With 2-1 Comeback Win Over England
Argentina booked their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semi-final, according to Sky Sports. Trailing to an Anthony Gordon strike, the holders scored twice late to overturn the contest and set up a final against Spain.
By Source Reporters Newsdesk
Fri, 17 July 2026 · 1 min read
Argentina booked their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semi-final, according to Sky Sports. Trailing to an Anthony Gordon strike, the holders scored twice late to overturn the contest and set up a final against Spain.
England led through Gordon's first-half goal, per FOX Sports' match report. Argentina equalised and won it with a late double, The Guardian reported, describing a "dramatic" turnaround that broke English hearts. Reuters said the result sets up a championship meeting with Spain, who advanced from the other semi-final. Al Jazeera, NPR and ESPN also confirmed the 2-1 scoreline. Lionel Messi was influential in Argentina's fightback, olympics.com reported.
For England, the defeat extends a wait for a first World Cup title since 1966. The final pits holders Argentina against Spain in a marquee clash expected to draw a global television audience.
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- https://www.skysports.com
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