World Cup: Argentina edge England 2-1 to reach final with Spain
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup semi-final, securing their spot in the final against Spain. Despite England taking the lead through Anthony Gordon, Argentina mounted a late comeback with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
Why it matters
The result determines the final matchup of the FIFA World Cup, a major global sporting event with significant cultural and economic impact.
Football World Championship Argentina mount incredible late comeback to edge England and reach World Cup final Argentina mount incredible late comeback to edge England and reach World Cup final Max Davis Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after Lautaro Martinez scores the winner against England Reuters / Agustin Marcarian Argentina will get the chance to defend their FIFA World Cup title in Sunday’s final after beating England 2-1 in a sensational late comeback, while retaining their record of progressing from all six of their historical WC semi-finals.
The feisty nature of the latest instalment of this historical World Cup rivalry was apparent from the off, with seven fouls already committed by the 10-minute mark.
Neither side had really attempted to push forward before that point, and as that trend continued, there was a sense that Argentina would benefit most from the stop-start play.
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