Argentina Stuns England with Late Rally to Reach World Cup Final

Argentina Overcomes England in Dramatic World Cup Semifinal

The defending champions, Argentina, pulled off a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. England held a 1-0 lead until the closing minutes, but Argentina refused to give up.

In the 85th minute, Enzo Fernández fired in an equalizer that reignited hope for the South American side. Just two minutes into stoppage time, Lionel Messi delivered a flawless cross, which Lautaro Martínez converted, securing the winning goal.

Global Reactions to Argentina’s Comeback

Fans and sports commentators worldwide watched in disbelief as Argentina overturned the deficit late in the match. The victory marks another display of resilience for the Argentine team and adds to the string of heartbreaks experienced by English supporters on the big stage.

“ENZO FERNÁNDEZZZZZZZZZ! ARGENTINA! THEY ALWAYS FIND A WAY! AND THEY’VE TIED THE GAME!” exclaimed one excited commentator during the broadcast.

The media buzz on social platforms highlighted shock and admiration for Argentina’s fight, with many praising their ability to deliver under pressure.

Looking Ahead: Final Showdown Against Spain

With this win, Argentina aims to defend its title as it prepares to face Spain in the World Cup final scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.