Argentina fights back to beat England, set up Final against Spain

ATLANTA: Defending champions Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta, booking a blockbuster final against Spain. Lionel Messi played a pivotal role by assisting both goals, with Enzo Fernandez firing home a stunning equaliser in the 85th minute before substitute Lautaro Martinez struck the winner deep into stoppage time. England had taken the lead through Anthony Gordon after a Morgan Rogers cross but were unable to hold on. The Three Lions will now face France in the third-place playoff ahead of Sunday’s final.