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Argentina Advances to World Cup Final with Dramatic Win Over England
Argentina secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic comeback against England, winning 2-1 thanks to late goals by Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi. The victory sets up a showdown with Spain on Sunday.
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ESPN
Argentina sealed a dramatic semifinal fightback against England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with two goals in the final five minutes to clinch a 2-1 win and book a World Cup final clash with Spain on Sunday.
2026-07-15 22:16 UTC
Deadline
After 102 games across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has a final, with defending champion Argentina coming from behind for a 2-1 victory over England in Wednesday’s semifinal to advance to the title game against Spain. The matchup Sunday at New York/New Jers
2026-07-15 21:17 UTC
BBC Sport
Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England.
2026-07-15 21:18 UTC