Argentina Beat England 2-1 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Atlanta:Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the **FIFA World Cup 2026 Final** after defeating England **2-1** in the second semifinal.
England took the lead early in the second half when **Anthony Gordon** found the net in the **55th minute**, giving the Three Lions a 1-0 advantage.
Argentina responded late in the match as **Enzo Fernández** equalized in the **85th minute**, before **Lautaro Martínez** scored the winning goal in the closing stages to complete a dramatic comeback and seal a **2-1 victory**.
The win shattered England’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup final in **60 years**, while Argentina advanced to defend their world title.
Argentina will now face **Spain** in the **FIFA World Cup 2026 Final** on **Sunday**, while **England** will take on **France** in the **third-place playoff** on **Saturday**.
