Argentina Beat England 2-1, Face Spain in World Cup Final
Enzo Fernandez tied it in the 85th minute, then Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in stoppage time.
Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final after rallying to beat England 2-1 in a semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday morning WIB. England took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon. With the match appearing to be headed for an England win, Enzo Fernandez levelled the score in the 85th minute with a long-range shot. In stoppage time, Lautaro Martinez headed in a Lionel Messi cross to secure the defending champions' victory. The result sends Argentina against Spain in the final. The first half ended 0-0 in a hard-fought, tight match, with several physical duels involving Elliot Anderson, Leandro Paredes and Messi, while referee Ismail Elfath repeatedly stepped in to calm tensions.