Argentina Turns the Tables and Qualifies for the World Cup Final (Photos)

Wednesday: July 15, 2026 — 30 Muharram 1448 AH

Argentina Turns the Tables and Qualifies for the World Cup Final (Photos)

Wednesday: July 15, 2026 — 30 Muharram 1448 AH

Argentina booked its place in the 2026 World Cup final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute, before Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute, and then Lautaro Martínez snatched the dramatic winner in the 90+2 minute, setting up a final meeting with Spain.

Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring England's opening goal against Argentina (AP)

Anthony Gordon celebrates with teammates after scoring England's first goal (Reuters)

Anthony Gordon scores England's first goal past Emiliano Martínez (Reuters)

Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring England's opening goal (AP)

Alexis Mac Allister's reaction after Anthony Gordon's opening goal for England (AP)

Anthony Gordon scores England's first goal against Argentina (Reuters)

An Argentina fan reacts while watching the match in Buenos Aires (Reuters)

Fans watch the match at the fan zone in Atlanta (Reuters)

Julián Álvarez battles for the ball with Jed Spence during the match (AP)

Lionel Messi prepares to take a corner kick during the clash with England (AP)

The referee shows a yellow card to Cristian Romero after his foul on Jude Bellingham (Reuters)

Argentina fans cheer in the stands during the match against England (AP)

Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham during the Argentina vs England clash (EPA)

David Beckham and his wife Victoria in the stands at the England vs Argentina match (AP)

Enzo Fernández's shot goes over the bar as Jordan Pickford attempts to save (AP)

England fans react while watching the match in Manchester (Reuters)

A scuffle between England and Argentina players during the match (AP)

Lionel Messi during the World Cup semi-final against England (EPA)

An England fan reacts while watching the match in Manchester (Reuters)

Lionel Messi's reaction after Anthony Gordon scored England's opening goal (AP)

England fans celebrate during the semi-final match against Argentina in England (AP)

Enzo Fernández celebrates with teammates after scoring Argentina's first goal (AFP)

Enzo Fernández celebrates scoring Argentina's first goal against England (AFP)

Lionel Messi celebrates after Enzo Fernández scored Argentina's first goal (Reuters)

Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's second goal scored by Lautaro Martínez (AFP)

Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi celebrate Enzo Fernández's goal (AP)

Lautaro Martínez celebrates scoring Argentina's second goal as England players look on in despair (Reuters)

Harry Kane and Dan Burn after England's loss to Argentina (AP)

Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after defeating England and qualifying for the World Cup final (AFP)

Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, in the stands during the match against England (AFP)