England 1-2 Argentina: Fernández and Martínez complete late comeback
Argentina came from behind to beat England 1-2 in Atlanta, Georgia and reach the World Cup final for the second straight tournament. A cagey first half ended goalless before Anthony Gordon broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, finishing off a pinpoint delivery from Morgan Rogers.
Argentina responded with Enzo Fernández bending in a brilliant equalizer from distance in the 85th minute. The decisive blow came deep into stoppage time, with Lautaro Martínez netting the winner in the 90+2nd minute to complete the turnaround.
The defending champions advance to face Spain in the final, while England's run ends at the semifinal stage.
Key moments
- •A tense, low-key first half finished 0-0
- •Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, assisted by Morgan Rogers
- •Enzo Fernández leveled for Argentina with a long-range strike in the 85th minute
- •Lautaro Martínez scored the winner in the second minute of stoppage time
- •Argentina reach a second consecutive World Cup final, to face Spain
Timeline
55'⚽
Anthony Gordon — Assisted by Morgan Rogers· England
85'⚽
Enzo Fernández· Argentina
90+2'⚽
Lautaro Martínez· Argentina
Match facts
- Atlanta, Georgia
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- Referee: Ismail Elfath (United States)
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