WASHINGTON, July 16. Argentina defeated England 2:1 in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, Georgia. Anthony Gordon scored for England in the 55th minute. Argentina responded with goals from Enzo Fernandez (85th minute) and Lautaro Martinez (90+2).
In the final on July 19, the reigning champions, Argentina, will face Spain, which defeated France 2:0. This will be Argentina's seventh World Cup final, surpassing Italy and equaling Brazil. Germany holds the record with eight appearances in the final. Argentina has never lost a World Cup semi-final and has won all six of its appearances (in 1978, when Argentina won its first title, the tournament was not played using the traditional playoff system).
Meanwhile, England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time. The Three Lions won the trophy in 1966 and finished fourth in 1990 and 2018. In the final on July 19, the reigning champions, Argentina, will face Spain, which defeated France 2:0. The World Cup is being held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and for the first time, it features 48 teams.
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