Argentina came from behind Wednesday to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal at Atlanta Stadium, setting up a Sunday final against Spain. England led through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute, but Argentina answered late through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to keep its title defense alive.
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, United States
Scoring:
– Anthony Gordon (England), 55′
– Enzo Fernandez (Argentina), 85′
– Lautaro Martinez (Argentina), 90+2′
England was on course for the final after Gordon’s second-half goal, but Argentina equalized five minutes from full time and then won it in stoppage time. During this unbeaten World Cup, the Argentinian squad has scored a total Argentina had scored nine goals after the 75th minute, adding two more Wednesday against England.
Argentina advances to face Spain in Sunday’s final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
TOURNAMENT TRACKER
Argentina: 7 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws; 19 goals for, 7 goals against.
England: 5 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw; 14 goals for, 8 goals against.
Scoring:
Enzo Fernandez: 2 tournament goals.
Lautaro Martinez: 3 tournament goals.
Anthony Gordon: 1 tournament goal.
Lionel Messi remains with 8 tournament goals.
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 18
France vs. England
Bronze Final – Miami Stadium, United States
Kickoff: 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
Spain vs. Argentina
Final – New York New Jersey Stadium, United States
Kickoff: 3 p.m.
This final brings to the pitch two teams with large following on Key Biscayne. Where will locals be celebrating?