Argentina reach World Cup final with 2-1 semi-final win over England

**Verified score:** England 1–2 Argentina (FT)

ATLANTA, United States — Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, advancing to Sunday's final against Spain, The Guardian reported.

Anthony Gordon gave England a 55th-minute lead with a close-range finish after Morgan Rogers's cross. Argentina equalised in the 86th minute when Enzo Fernández struck a fierce drive following a short corner worked by Lionel Messi. Lautaro Martínez then headed a late winner from Messi's cross to send the holders into the final.

England manager Thomas Tuchel accepted responsibility for the defeat, saying his second-half switch to a back five invited Argentina's pressure. England, seeking their first World Cup final since 1966, were eliminated at the semi-final stage.

Argentina, the reigning champions, will face Spain in the final on Sunday.

## World Cup semi-final: how the holders turned it around

The result extends Argentina's unbeaten run in the tournament and sets up a reunion with Spain, who advanced from the other semi-final. For a global audience, the final pits the reigning champions against the team many rated as the competition's most complete side.

**Sources** - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/15/england-argentina-world-cup-semi-final-match-report

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