{"id":78637,"date":"2026-07-16T02:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T21:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=78637"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T21:09:15","slug":"argentina-stun-england-with-late-comeback-to-reach-world-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=78637","title":{"rendered":"Argentina stun England with late comeback to reach World Cup final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi inspiring the defending champions to a place in Sunday\u2019s final against Spain.<\/p>\n<p>England appeared to be on course for a famous victory after Anthony Gordon broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, finishing a well-worked move set up by Morgan Rogers. The Three Lions held their lead for much of the second half, but Argentina gradually took control of possession as Messi dictated the tempo and repeatedly tested England\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s persistence paid off in the 85th minute when Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez curled a superb strike into the net to restore parity after a move initiated by Messi.<\/p>\n<p>With the match heading towards extra time, Messi once again made the decisive contribution in stoppage time, delivering a pinpoint cross that Lautaro Mart\u00ednez powered home with a header to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory and send Argentina into the World Cup final.<\/p>\n<p>England defended resolutely for long spells, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford making several crucial saves to keep his side in front. However, Thomas Tuchel\u2019s men struggled to withstand Argentina\u2019s sustained pressure after retreating into a defensive shape following Gordon\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n<p>The victory keeps Argentina on course to successfully defend the World Cup title they won in Qatar in 2022, while adding another memorable chapter to Messi\u2019s illustrious international career.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina will now face Spain in Sunday\u2019s World Cup final after the Spaniards defeated France 2-0 in the other semifinal. England, meanwhile, will take on France in the third-place playoff.  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