Argentina Stuns England with Late Comeback to Reach 2026 World Cup Final

In a stunning turn of events during the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, defending champions Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat England 2-1. The victory came with two goals scored in the closing moments of the match.

With England leading for most of the game, Enzo Fernández found the net in the 85th minute to bring Argentina back on level terms. Just minutes later, in stoppage time, Lionel Messi delivered an exquisite cross that Lautaro Martínez converted, giving Argentina the winning goal.

"ENZO FERNÁNDEZZZZZZZZZ! ARGENTINA! THEY ALWAYS FIND A WAY! AND THEY’VE TIED THE GAME!" exclaimed commentator John, capturing the excitement of the moment.

This comeback adds another chapter to Argentina's reputation for resilience and heartbreaks England once again on football’s biggest stage. Fans worldwide were left in disbelief, while sports media outlets flooded social platforms with reactions to this incredible finish.

Looking Ahead to the Final

Argentina now advances to face Spain in the World Cup final scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The team aims to defend their title and claim back-to-back championships.