Argentina will defend its title in the 2026 World Cup final. The Albiceleste secured a 2-1 victory over the Three Lions of England on Wednesday in Atlanta, thanks to a late-game comeback. After falling behind to an English opener, the world champions equalized through Enzo Fernandez before Lautaro Martinez clinched the win in stoppage time, following a second assist from Lionel Messi.
The Three Lions had taken the lead in the 55th minute. Set up by Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon beat Emiliano Martinez to put England ahead. Struggling for much of the match, the Argentines finally found the resources to bounce back. In the 85th minute, Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez, whose strike brought the Albiceleste level. Then, in stoppage time (90+2′), the Argentine captain made the difference again by delivering a precise cross onto the head of Lautaro Martinez to secure qualification for his team.
This victory allows Argentina to compete in its second consecutive World Cup final. They will attempt to retain their title on Sunday against Spain, near New York. If successful, the Albiceleste would become the first team to achieve a World Cup double since Brazil in 1962.
England, meanwhile, sees its journey end in the semi-finals once again, eight years after being eliminated at the same stage in 2018. Harry Kane’s teammates will face Kylian Mbappe and the French national team on Saturday in Miami for the third-place match.
Captured & Published at: 2026-07-16 07:26:50 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
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