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Argentina Beat England 2-1 to Reach World Cup Final

Jimisayo OpanugabyJimisayo Opanuga
July 15, 2026
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates after his team won the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match against England at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach their second World Cup final in a row, where they will face Spain.

Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi‘s cross.

Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with Argentina’s forward #21 Jose Manuel Lopez after they won the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Argentina will have a chance to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups after Messi, 39, once again dragged his team to victory.

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The South Americans will face a Spain team in the final who beat France 2-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final.

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  • Jimisayo Opanuga

    Jimisayo Opanuga is a web writer in the Digital Department at News Central TV, where she covers African and international stories. Her reporting focuses on social issues, health, justice, and the environment, alongside general-interest news. She is passionate about telling stories that inform the public and give voice to underreported communities.
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