Defending champion Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semifinals to secure a place in the tournament final. Argentina trailed 1-0 until the final five minutes of regulation time before scoring two late goals to overcome the deficit.
Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizing goal for Argentina in the 85th minute. Shortly after, substitute Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive second goal to finalize the victory. The win advances Argentina to the final, where they are scheduled to face Spain on Sunday.
The match was marked by off-field tension as the United Kingdom government requested that FIFA investigate a banner displayed by the Argentinian side concerning the Falkland Islands. FIFA has not yet announced a formal response to the request. In the other semifinal, Spain defeated their opponent to set up the championship match against Argentina.