Argentina Stuns England with Late Comeback to Reach 2026 World Cup Final
Defending champions Argentina pulled off a dramatic turnaround against England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. Down by a goal, Argentina struck twice in the closing moments to secure a 2-1 victory.
With the clock ticking past the 85th minute, Enzo Fernández fired in a powerful equalizer that reignited hope for the South American side. The excitement didn’t stop there. Just two minutes into stoppage time, Lionel Messi delivered an exquisite cross that Lautaro Martínez converted, handing Argentina the lead and ultimately the win.
Global Reaction to Argentina’s Stunning Win
Fans worldwide watched in disbelief as Argentina overturned the scoreline in the final moments. The sports media community was equally stunned, flooding social platforms with reactions celebrating Argentina's resilience and lamenting England's latest heartbreak.
“ENZO FERNÁNDEZZZZZZZZZ! ARGENTINA! THEY ALWAYS FIND A WAY! AND THEY’VE TIED THE GAME!” a popular commentator exclaimed during the match.
This victory marks another chapter in Argentina’s history of late comebacks, while England and its supporters faced yet another tough loss on the biggest stage.
Next Stop: The World Cup Final
Argentina now sets their sights on a potential back-to-back World Cup title as they prepare to face Spain in the final match. The showdown is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
