The Argentine national team, led by coach Lionel Scaloni, does not know the word surrender in the 2026 World Cup, and this has been proven in more than one match throughout their journey in the tournament.

Argentina reached the final of the 2026 World Cup for the second consecutive time, after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday evening in the semi-finals.

England was on its way to reaching the final for the first time since 1966 thanks to a goal by Anthony Gordon at the start of the second half, but Argentina turned the tables and snatched a dramatic victory by scoring two goals in the 85th and 90+2 minutes through Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.

Argentina is preparing to face Spain next Sunday evening in the World Cup final, after the Matador squad eliminated France 2-0 in the other semi-final.

The Argentine team distinguished itself in this edition of the World Cup by coming back from behind and scoring goals in the final minutes. Lionel Messi's teammates scored 12 of their 19 goals in the tournament in the last 15 minutes, specifically from the 76th minute onwards, according to what the newspaper Marca reported.

Argentina scored 3 goals in stoppage time and 4 in extra time. In contrast, their net only conceded one goal (in the last 15 minutes including extra time) which came in the 103rd minute against Cape Verde in the round of 32.

The Albiceleste scored late goals in all knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, winning against Cape Verde (3-2), Egypt (3-2), Switzerland (3-1), and England (2-1).

The Argentine team seeks to retain its world title, but it faces a Spain eager to win its second World Cup after 2010.