RIYADH, 2 Safar 1448 AH corresponding to July 16, 2026, SPA -- The Argentine national team secured its place in the 2026 World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 in the semifinal match held at Atlanta Stadium. The first half ended goalless with both teams showing great caution, before England took the lead through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute, putting his team on the brink of the final. England maintained their lead until the final minutes, but Argentina fought back strongly in the decisive moments, as Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute with a powerful shot that brought the match back to square one. Then, substitute Lautaro Martínez snatched the winning goal with a header in the second minute of stoppage time after a precise cross from Lionel Messi. With this victory, Argentina continued its defense of its world title and reached the final for the second consecutive time, setting up a clash with Spain in the final match next Sunday, while England will face France in the third-place playoff. // End //00:36 Makkah Time 0004