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Argentina edge England 2-1 to secure World Cup 2026 final berth
Lautaro Martinez’s stoppage-time header cancels out Anthony Gordon’s opener as Argentina advance to their second consecutive final
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup 2026 final
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta to advance to the final against Spain. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina equalised via Enzo Fernandez and won with a stoppage-time goal from Lautaro Martinez.
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Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, to advance to the final against Spain. England took an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina equalised via Enzo Fernandez and secured victory with a stoppage-time header from Lautaro Martinez, assisted by Lionel Messi. The result ends England’s 60-year wait for a World Cup final appearance, while Argentina advances to their second consecutive final, chasing back-to-back titles. Argentina’s path to the semi-finals involved narrow margins, including extra-time victories over Cabo Verde and Egypt, and a 3-1 quarter-final win over Switzerland. Lionel Messi is currently the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup 2026 final
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, to advance to the final against Spain. England took an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina equalised via Enzo Fernandez and secured victory
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup 2026 final: key people and institutions
Key entities: Argentina, England, Spain, Anthony Gordon, Enzo Fernandez, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi, Jordan Pickford.