Argentina Stuns England 2-1 to Reach World Cup Final

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final held on Wednesday night, defending champions Argentina triumphed over England with a score of 2-1, thus booking their place in the final against Spain. England initially took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon.

However, Argentina's Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute with a powerful long-range strike. Lautaro Martínez then scored the decisive goal in the second minute of stoppage time, completing a dramatic comeback for Argentina.

Throughout the match, Argentina maintained possession and created numerous opportunities, with Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role in orchestrating the attack. Despite England's disciplined defense and counterattacking threats, they were ultimately unable to hold onto their lead.

The victory sparked wild celebrations among the Argentine players and coaching staff, as they aim to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago.