Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Two late goals in the final minutes allowed the defending champions to overturn a deficit and set up a title clash against Spain. The final match is scheduled to take place this Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Argentina successfully advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final following a comeback victory against England on Wednesday. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline, marking a significant moment for the defending champions as they aim to retain their title. England had maintained a lead for much of the second half, having opened the scoring through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute.
The game shifted in the final minutes when Argentina intensified their offensive efforts. Enzo Fernandez equalized the match in the 85th minute with a strike from distance. As the game entered stoppage time, a cross from Lionel Messi found Lautaro Martinez, who scored the decisive goal to seal the win. This result ends England's campaign in the semi-final stage, a recurring result for the team in recent major international tournaments.
Argentina is now set to face Spain in the final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This upcoming match represents a matchup between two of the most successful footballing nations. For Lionel Messi, who is currently 39 years old, the final is expected to be his last appearance in a World Cup tournament. The upcoming game will determine whether Argentina can secure consecutive World Cup titles, a feat only accomplished by a small number of teams in the history of the sport.