Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup semi-final match on July 15, 2026, at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia
Argentina broke English hearts once again on Wednesday night, staging a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 at the Atlanta Stadium and advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final [The Guardian]. Substitute Lautaro Martínez headed home a 91st-minute winner after Enzo Fernández cancelled out Anthony Gordon’s opener, keeping Argentina’s dream of back-to-back world titles alive,Thomas Tuchel’s tactical blueprint stood less than ten minutes away from delivering England's first World Cup final appearance on foreign soil. However, Lionel Scaloni’s relentless Albiceleste produced a masterclass in late-game pressure to set up a blockbuster showdown against Spain at MetLife Stadium this Sunday
| Category | England | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 1 | 2 |
| Goals | Anthony Gordon (54') | Enzo Fernández (84'), Lautaro Martínez (90+1') |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Total Shots (On Target) | 6 (3) | 14 (6) |
| Passing Accuracy | 84% | 93% |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
