DID Press: Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the second FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, setting up a title showdown with Spain.
England looked on course for the final after Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the 55th minute. However, the defending champions turned the match around in the closing stages.
Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute from an assist by Lionel Messi, before Lautaro Martínez completed the comeback with a stoppage-time winner in the 90+2 minute, again assisted by Messi.
Messi’s two assists proved decisive as Argentina secured a second consecutive World Cup final appearance. The reigning champions will now face Spain in the final as they bid to lift their fourth FIFA World Cup title.