Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Argentina

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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final

Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernandez equalized 30 minutes later. Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi's cross. Argentina will face Spain in the final.

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