Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup semifinal match on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium. The victory qualifies Argentina for the tournament final, where they will face Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. England is scheduled to play France in the third-place match on Saturday.
England took a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon scored on a cross from Morgan Rogers. Argentina tied the match in the 85th minute following a strike by Enzo Fernandez. During stoppage time, substitute Lautaro Martinez scored a header to secure the win. Lionel Messi provided the assists for both Argentinian goals.
The match included 19 first-half fouls and two yellow cards as officials worked to maintain order. Following the game, England captain Harry Kane expressed disappointment at the result, while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni credited his players' resilience. Prior to the match, tournament officials noted regulations banning politically divisive imagery, following reports that some fans planned to display banners related to the Falkland Islands.