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.

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.

The Albiceleste overcame a bumpy road into the semis, and now faces a strong rival in a game that’s struggling to remain just a football match

Minute-by-minute report: Rivalry is renewed as England take on champions Argentina for place in Sunday’s World Cup final

The 102nd match of the 2026 World Cup brings an end to the semifinals.

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with…

Argentina beat England 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup semi-final in Atlanta to book their place in the final against Spain as they chase back-to-back World Cup titles. After falling…

Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19.

Argentina reached their second consecutive World Cup final after coming from behind to beat England 2-1.

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…

Defending champions come from behind again, stay on target to become first team to win back-to-back titles since Brazil.

Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback to beat England 2-1, securing their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Read about the thrilling match.

Substitute Lautaro Martinez scores added-time winner as Lionel Messi provides both assists

Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach their second World Cup final in a row, where they will face Spain.

Lightning has struck twice for England. Just as they dared to dream of a first World Cup final on foreign soil, a masterclass in late-game execution by Lionel Messi dragged…

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.

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with…

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