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Argentina Beats England 2-1 to Reach World Cup Final

Argentina defeated England 2‑1 in the World Cup 2026 semifinal at Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium on 15 July. England took the lead in the 9th minute through Anthony Gordon. Argentina equalised in the 85th minute when Enzo Fernández scored from outside the area, and Lautaro Martínez headed the winner in the second minute of stoppage time after a Lionel Messi cross. The victory sends the defending champions to a final against Spain on 19 July in New Jersey.

Ahead of the match, FIFA approved the Argentine Football Association’s request to wear its historic blue alternate kit, a tradition linked to past successes against England. The game sparked intense fan reactions: Argentine supporters jeered the English anthem, celebrated in the stands, and some, including former players David and Victoria Beckham, were noted in the tribune. Security was heightened after prior clashes in the United States, and Argentine devotees visited the shrine of the Difunta Correa to pray for a fourth title. The semifinal reignited the long‑standing sporting and historical rivalry dating back to the 1966 and 1986 World Cups.

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