Argentina Stuns England 2–1 to Reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

Argentina secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over England on Wednesday to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, keeping alive its hopes of defending the title it won in 2022. The semifinal delivered a memorable finish as the reigning champions scored twice in the final minutes to complete a remarkable comeback. England broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon found the back of the net, giving the Three Lions hope of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966. England defended its advantage well for much of the second half, but Argentina continued to apply pressure as time ran down. The breakthrough for Argentina came in the 85th minute, when Enzo Fernández scored the equalizer after being set up by Lionel Messi. With momentum firmly on Argentina's side, the South American team pushed for a winner as stoppage time began. Just two minutes into added time, Messi delivered a precise cross into the penalty area, where Lautaro Martínez headed home the winning goal to complete the comeback. The late strike sparked celebrations among Argentina's players and supporters as the defending champions booked another appearance in the World Cup final. Following the match, England captain Harry Kane expressed disappointment with the result, saying his team worked hard throughout the tournament but could not hold onto its lead. Argentina, meanwhile, praised the team's resilience and determination after another comeback victory during the competition. Argentina will now face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Spain reached the championship match after defeating France 2–0 in the other semifinal, setting up a clash between two of the tournament's strongest teams.