Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in a second straight FIFA World Cup final.
England took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon, but the defending champions responded in the closing stages. Enzo Fernández levelled the score with a powerful long-range strike in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martínez headed home Lionel Messi’s cross in stoppage time to seal the victory.
The win sends Argentina into Sunday’s final against Spain, who beat France 2-0 in the other semifinal. It also marks Argentina’s fourth consecutive hard-fought knockout victory, underlining the team’s resilience in its bid to retain the World Cup title.
For England, the defeat extends their wait for a return to the World Cup final, with another promising tournament ending in semifinal heartbreak.
