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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain

Atlanta: Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions ​into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.

Just when England appeared set for ​victory after Anthony Gordon's second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and got their reward as Fernandez levelled before Martinez completed the ​turnaround in the 92nd minute with Messi providing the pass for the equaliser and the cross for the winner.

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