
July 16th, 2026
Argentina beat England 2-1 on Wednesday.
They reached the World Cup final.
The defending champions were behind 1-0 until the 85th minute.
Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer.
Substitute Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Martinez said he told a teammate he would come on and win the game.
Lionel Messi set up both goals.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised the team's collective spirit.
He also praised their refusal to give up.
England captain Harry Kane said he was very sad for the team and fans.
England led 1-0 after Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute.
England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team played with a feeling they had a lot to lose.
Argentina played with more risk and rhythm after falling behind.
England has now lost three World Cup semifinals.
These include 1990 and 2018.
Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday.
The game is in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Messi, now 39, is one win from a second straight World Cup title.
Scaloni said the team will give everything on the pitch.
July 16th, 2026

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