In the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina defeated England 2-1 and made its way to the final. The final match will be played between Spain and Argentina.
England and Argentina faced each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final at Atlanta Stadium. The first half of the match, directed by American referee Ismail Elfath, ended goalless. The tempo increased in the second half. In the 55th minute, Anthony Gordon sent the ball into the net in front of the goal after Morgan Rogers' cross from the right wing, giving England a 1-0 lead. In the 85th minute, Fernandez received the ball from Messi's pass close to the penalty arc, and his shot went into the net and the score became 1-1. 90+2. In the minute, Messi's cross from the right wing was sent to the back post by Lautaro Martinez, who headed the ball into the net and put Argentina ahead 2-1. As the 90 minutes ended with this result, Argentina advanced to the final for the second time in a row.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be played between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, July 19, at 22:00. - ISTANBUL