Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup semifinal held Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The victory qualifies Argentina for the final match scheduled for Sunday, where they will face Spain.
England took a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute when forward Anthony Gordon scored following a cross. Argentina equalized in the 85th minute after midfielder Enzo Fernández scored from outside the penalty area. In stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez scored the decisive goal with a header. Lionel Messi was credited with assists on both Argentinian goals.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni stated following the match that his team performs well when facing adversity. The loss for England marks the conclusion of their tournament run, extending the team's period without a World Cup title to 60 years. Spain, Argentina's upcoming opponent, advanced to the final after defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday.