Argentina's two late goals deny England a first World Cup final since 1966

A place in the World Cup final is at stake in Atlanta. So is 60 years of unfinished business.

England are eyeing a first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years as they take on Lionel Messi's reigning champions Argentina in the last four in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.

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ATLANTA, July 15 : Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel…

ATLANTA, July 15 : Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel…

Argentina's two late goals deny England a first World Cup final since 1966

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Argentina came from behind in the final minutes in Atlanta to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final for the second successive tournament

The defending champion trailed 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time before Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored.

The defending champion trailed 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time before Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored.

ENGLAND 1-2 ARGENTINA: Another late turnaround saw the World Cup holders through a second successive final, breaking English hearts after Anthony Gordon's goal had put them ahead

Argentina pulled off another miracle, scoring two goals in the span of about seven minutes, the first from Enzo Fernández in the 85th minute and the second

Lionel Messi will play in his second straight World Cup final—this time against European champions Spain.

ENGLAND 1-2 ARGENTINA: The reigning champions will face Spain in Sunday's World Cup final after a tense and fiery encounter ended in dramatic fashion

England suffered a crushing 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final, with the holders scoring twice late on to secure a dramatic comeback victory.

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Argentina was losing five minutes from time, yet swiftly turned defeat into victory to reach the final.

The Three Lions led Argentina in the semi-final but were unable to capitalise on their position resulting in a loss reminiscent of recent major tournament failures