2026 World Cup: Argentina produce stunning comeback to beat England, to play Spain in final

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Argentina

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2026 World Cup: Argentina produce stunning comeback to beat England, to play Spain in final

Argentina staged a stunning comeback against England to reach the 2026 World Cup final. Anthony Gordon scored the opening goal for England in the second half, but Lionel Messi inspired the comeback with two assists: one to Enzo Fernandez for the equalizer and another to Lautaro Martinez for the winner. Argentina will face Spain in the final, while England will play France for third place.

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