Argentina Storms Back to Eliminate England in Thrilling Semifinal
July 15, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Argentina scored two late goals to dramatically defeat England 2-1, securing their place in the World Cup final.
Argentina mounted a sensational comeback to overcome England 2-1 in a gripping World Cup semifinal clash. After falling behind, the South American giants rallied with two late strikes to secure their spot in the final, leaving England eliminated from the tournament.
The match ignited in the second half following a largely cautious first period marked by yellow cards for England's E. Anderson (37') and Argentina's L. Martinez (42') and C. Romero (51'). England initially seized the advantage when A. Gordon scored in the 55th minute, assisted by M. Rogers, sending their fans into raptures. However, despite England's lead, Argentina consistently pressed, demonstrating greater attacking intent throughout the game, as evidenced by their 15 total shots compared to England's 5.
The turning point came late in the game. Enzo Fernandez leveled the score for Argentina in the 85th minute, assisted by Lionel Messi, providing a vital equalizer. The momentum then decisively shifted, and just into added time, L. Martinez clinched the winning goal in the 90+2 minute, again with an assist from Messi, crushing England's hopes and sealing Argentina's dramatic victory. A late yellow card for R. de Paul (90+4') for unsportsmanlike conduct highlighted the intensity of the final moments.
This crucial victory means Argentina advances to the World Cup final, where they will compete for the ultimate prize. For England, the defeat marks the end of their World Cup campaign in the semi-finals, a bitter disappointment after being so close to a final berth.