Defending champions Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to beat England 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain.
England took the lead through Gordon after Morgan Rogers’ superb cross, but Argentina dominated the closing stages. Enzo Fernandez levelled the scores with a stunning long-range strike before Lautaro Martinez headed home the winner deep into stoppage time. Lionel Messi, who became the oldest outfield player to feature in a World Cup semifinal at 39 years and 21 days, played a key role in Argentina’s comeback.
The victory sent Lionel Scaloni’s side into consecutive World Cup finals, while England’s wait for a second World Cup final appearance since 1966 continued after another heartbreaking semifinal defeat.