Argentina defeated England 2-1 on Wednesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final to advance to the championship match [1].
The victory ensures Argentina will compete for the title against Spain, marking a critical return to the tournament's final stage for the South American side [2].
The match took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, U.S. [3]. England took an early lead in the 55th minute [4], threatening to eliminate the defending champions from the competition.
Argentina rallied late in the second half to overturn the deficit. Enzo Fernández scored the equalizing goal around the 86th minute [5]. Both the equalizer and the subsequent winning goal were assisted by Lionel Messi [6].
Lautaro Martínez secured the win with a header in the 92nd minute [7]. This late surge allowed Argentina to clinch the 2-1 victory and end England's run in the tournament [1].
The result sets the stage for a final between Argentina and Spain. The two teams will now compete for the trophy after Argentina's dramatic comeback in the U.S. [2].
“Argentina won 2-1 in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup”
Argentina's progression to the final underscores the enduring influence of Lionel Messi, whose assists were pivotal in the comeback. By defeating a top-tier opponent like England in the closing minutes, Argentina enters the final against Spain with significant momentum and psychological confidence.
