Argentina stages late comeback to beat England 2-1 and reach World Cup 2026 final

Argentina staged a dramatic comeback against England, winning 2-1 to reach the 2026 World Cup final. The match, held in Atlanta, saw England take the lead through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute. However, Argentina rallied in the final minutes, with Enzo Fernández scoring a long-range effort in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martínez heading home the winner in second-half stoppage time.

The victory sets up a final clash between Argentina and Spain, a matchup that has never occurred before in a World Cup final. The game is scheduled to take place in East Rutherford, near New York, on Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump is anticipated to be in attendance to present the trophy, marking a significant moment in the tournament.

This dramatic win continues Argentina's history of overcoming adversity in the tournament, securing their spot to defend their title against the Spanish side in what promises to be a historic final.