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Argentina Upsets England 2-1, Reaches World Cup Final

7/16/2026

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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, moving to the final against Spain.
Argentina overcame England's 1-0 lead after Anthony Gordon scored, equalising through Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and winning via Lautaro Martinez in the 92nd.
Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham exchanged a tense look after a foul.
England captain Harry Kane said he was gutted after the loss.

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Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, moving to the final against Spain.
Argentina overcame England's 1-0 lead after Anthony Gordon scored, equalising through Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and winning via Lautaro Martinez in the 92nd.
Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham exchanged a tense look after a foul.
England captain Harry Kane said he was gutted after the loss.