Argentina roar back to stun England 2-1, book World Cup final berth

July 16, 2026 4:11 AM

Argentina roar back to stun England 2-1, book World Cup final berth

Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final where they will face Spain after coming from behind to snatch victory with a stoppage-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez in a highly-charged encounter. Lionel Messi again proved the talisman for Argentina as he provided the pass for Enzo Fernandez to strike the equaliser and the cross for Martinez's winner. Anthony Gordon had put England ahead with a back post tap-in from a cross by Morgan Rogers in the 55th m...

European powerhouses Spain and France vie for World Cup final berth

July 14, 2026 1:35 AM

European powerhouses Spain and France vie for World Cup final berth

Spain and France rightly feel that the winner of their semifinal on Tuesday will go on to claim the World Cup. England and Argentina, who play in the other semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday, would disagree but as Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente said of their showdown in Arlington, Texas, "It's not an exaggeration to describe this match as a final before the final." France is the top-ranked team in the FIFA rankings, while Spain is No. 3. With Argentina at No. 2 and England No. 4, this marks th...