(Corrects first bullet point to say stoppage-time winner)By Mark GleesonATLANTA, July 15 : The art of "closing shop" and defending a lead is far from being mastered, as the World Cup has vividly demonstrated, and England paid a heavy price for sitting back after going ahead in Wednesday’s semi-final

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

Watch live BBC One coverage, listen on 5 Live and get analysis, predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats from England v Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.

Fans were nervously gripping their pints at the half way mark when both teams remained goalless despite 19 fouls being committed.

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals.

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…

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

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

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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 advanced to the finals and eliminated England from the World Cup, achieving a 2-1 victory with a comeback in the final minutes.

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.

Fans had their heads in their hands as they watched Argentina come from behind to win

ATLANTA, July 15 : England's Harry Kane was gutted after his side conceded two late goals to lose to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, and the captain said they…

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

The Three Lions imploded against Argentina, ending another bright campaign in misery.