World Cup semi-final: England 1 (Gordon 55) Argentina 2 (Fernandez 86, Lautaro Martinez 90+3)England: Pickford; James (Burn 82), Stones (Toney 90), Guehi, Spence (Rashford 90); Rice (O’Reilly 82), Anderson, Bellingham; Gordon (Konsa 72), Kane, RogersArgentina: E Martinez; Molina (Montiel 72), Romero, Licha Martinez (Otamendi 72), Tagliafico (Lautaro Martinez 82); Parades (Gonzalez 65), Mac Allister, Fernandez; Simeone (De Paul 72), Messi, Alvarez8 days agoHere is Mary Hannigan’s TV View:[ Argentina’s spirit is unmatched as the hurt and pain goes on for English footballOpens in new window ]That’s all from me, good night!8 days agoHere is Ken Early’s report, scathing about Tuchel’s tactics:[ Ken Early: Thomas Tuchel’s all-time bottle job hands Argentina World Cup final placeOpens in new window ]8 days ago🏴 1-2 🇦🇷This is what he doesLionel Messi bursts down the right and fires an exquisite cross to Lautaro Martinez who duly delivers what could be the potential winner here in AtlantaWatch all 104 games from the #FIFAWorldCup on RTÉ pic.twitter.com/DPAvg4Shuq— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) July 15, 2026
8 days agoA tale of two managers and styles. Tuchel’s defensive substitutions have to be questioned, they gave the impetus to Argentina. With all the talent that they have, caution has killed England again.Some scuffle involving Bellingham, Rogers, Toney and other players at the end.A third World Cup final for Messi, who was good tonight again. Could a third player of the tournament as well? His first game against England is a winning one. A tougher task awaits in the final against Spain though, who won’t sit back and defend like that.8 days ago101 mins: Burn is penalised for a tussle with Martinez. That should be it you’d think.Full-time: England 1 Argentina 2Argentina are in the final! Stunning scenes. Enzo in tears, Messi jubilant.8 days ago99 mins: Clever play by Messi to win a free-kick, he’s spent, and then England are giving it socks to the referee, but it’s not much good now.Messi going to the corner flag, couldn’t hold the ball. It’s 101 minutes now and Anderson kicks it long. Burn tries to get to it, you’d think the game would be up.8 days ago98 mins: Pickford kicks it long over everyone and Burn tries to launch himself at it but Martinez has it comfortably. Less than two minutes left.8 days ago96 mins: Last throw of the dice for England, Rashford and Toney on for some of their many defenders.8 days ago94 mins: Mac Allister hits the post again! This time a great shot from the edge of the box.But it’s only delaying the inevitable!GOAL FOR ARGENTINA! Lautaro Martinez gets a header at the back post. Messi with the cross, who else. What a moment.England 1 Argentina 28 days agoSeems like gamesmanship for Stones to waste two or three minutes, to try some of the momentum. Nine minutes of stoppage time.8 days ago89 mins: The stadium is electric now with Argentina fans, what will Tuchel do now after bringing on so many defenders? Messi on the right wing, England just about clear it.8 days ago85 mins: Messi starting to look a little tired, and he hits some sort of cross-shot that isn’t too far away from the goal but goes wide.Then another brilliant save by Pickford! From 30 yards, Enzo hits a rocket and the Everton keep saves.Goal for Argentina! Second time around, he doesn’t miss. Enzo scores another long-range attempt, more curl on this one. Brilliant strike, set up by Messi.🏴 1-1 🇦🇷Absolute World Cup cinema Messi finds Enzo Fernandez from a short corner and he unleashes a ferocious strike which this time Pickford can't keep out Watch all 104 games from the #FIFAWorldCup on RTÉ pic.twitter.com/JD3XlDXcNr— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) July 15, 2026
