Argentina Score Twice Late to Beat England 2-1 and Reach World Cup Final, Messi Assists Both Goals
On July 15, 2026, defending champions Argentina came from a goal down to beat England 2-1 with two late goals in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, advancing to the final.
England led from the 55th minute, when Anthony Gordon finished a cross from Morgan Rogers, and held the lead deep into the second half. Enzo Fernández equalised with a strike from distance in the 85th minute, and in the second minute of stoppage time substitute Lautaro Martínez headed in a cross from Lionel Messi for the winner. Messi, Argentina's captain, assisted both goals.
Argentina advanced to the final against Spain on July 19 in New Jersey, while England moved on to the bronze final against France on July 18 in Miami.
Related: Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time to Win First World Cup Since 2010
Source: FIFA
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Photo: 图：梅西在本届世界杯16强战对埃及队进球后庆祝（2026年7月7日，本届赛事现场照片）。Bryan Berlin 摄，CC BY-SA 4.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 7, 2026. Photo by Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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