International News: Argentina stuns England 2-1 to reach World Cup final against Spain
By Zoila Palma: Argentina booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after staging a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England this afternoon.
Trailing after Anthony Gordon’s second-half opener, Argentina rallied with two late goals to seal a thrilling semifinal win and advance to Sunday’s championship match against Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Enzo Fernández sparked Argentina’s comeback with the equalizer after sustained pressure on the England defense.
Argentina then struck again in stoppage time, sending its fans into wild celebrations as the dramatic turnaround was completed. The victory keeps Argentina’s hopes alive of winning back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles.
Lionel Messi, playing against England for the first time in his 205 appearances for Argentina, did not find the net but remains tied with France’s Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot with eight goals in the tournament.
Argentina will now face Spain, which secured its place in the final with a 2-0 victory over France in the other semifinal.
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7/15/2026 2:13:07 PM