England vs Argentina: World Cup 2026 Semifinals
England vs Argentina finished England 1-2 Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
How they got here
Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, finishing off a Morgan Rogers cross, but Lionel Messi inspired a grandstand finish: he set up Enzo Fernandez's equalizer in the 85th minute and then Lautaro Martinez's stoppage-time winner in the 92nd as Argentina beat England 2-1 in Atlanta on July 15. Argentina reach a third final in four tournaments and now face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. England, semifinalists for the second straight World Cup, play France in the third-place match on July 18 in Miami.
What's at stake
This is a single-elimination Semifinals tie: the winner advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket and the loser is out.
England vs Argentina FAQ
What was the score in England vs Argentina?
England vs Argentina finished England 1-2 Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.
How did England and Argentina reach this stage?
Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, finishing off a Morgan Rogers cross, but Lionel Messi inspired a grandstand finish: he set up Enzo Fernandez's equalizer in the 85th minute and then Lautaro Martinez's stoppage-time winner in the 92nd as Argentina beat England 2-1 in Atlanta on July 15. Argentina reach a third final in four tournaments and now face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. England, semifinalists for the second straight World Cup, play France in the third-place match on July 18 in Miami.
What is at stake in England vs Argentina?
England vs Argentina is a single-elimination FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals match: the winner advances in the knockout bracket and the loser is eliminated.