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Argentina produced a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, securing a place in the tournament’s final. England had taken the lead before Argentina responded with two late goals to overturn the deficit in a fiercely contested encounter that ended the Three Lions’ hopes of reaching the championship match. The victory sends Argentina into the final, where they will battle for the World Cup title.
England looked in control after opening the scoring and created several opportunities to extend their advantage, but Argentina gradually gained momentum as the match progressed. The South Americans levelled the score before delivering the decisive goal late in the game, completing a remarkable turnaround that silenced England’s supporters and sparked celebrations among Argentine fans. The result marked another memorable chapter in the long-standing football rivalry between the two nations.
With the victory, Argentina advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, while England will now compete in the third-place playoff. The dramatic win keeps Argentina’s quest for another world title alive, as they prepare for one final challenge in the tournament after eliminating one of the pre-tournament favourites.
