Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
ONP Summary
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, Argentina defeated England 2-1, scoring two decisive goals late in the match to secure a spot in the final. The defending world champions will face Spain in the championship game scheduled for July 19, 2026.
Progressive:Champions' dramatic comeback — progressive outlets emphasized Argentina's dominance as defending world champions, highlighting their thrilling late-goal victory and England's extended championship drought.
Moderate:Tactical heavyweight clash — centrist coverage focused on tactical analysis and player assessment, presenting the match as a competitive encounter between tournament favorites.
ATLANTA — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.
Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give the defending champions a 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday.
Messi also provided the assist to Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute for the equalizing goal.
At the end of another exhausting match — another match in which Argentina was stretched to the final minutes — Messi dropped to his knees in celebration.
Argentina, which will play Spain in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is now one game away from becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
Anthony Gordon had given England the lead in the 55th minute but the team's other chances failed to find the back of the net.
Fernandez scored the equalizer with a long range effort as Argentina pressed desperately for a goal, and Martinez headed in the winner with time running out.
Argentina had to co ...
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