England vs Argentina Result: England 1–2 Argentina — Semi-finals — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: England 1–2 Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 15, 2026 — Semi-finals, Match 102. Scorers: England: Anthony Gordon (55'). Argentina: Enzo Fernández (85'), Lautaro Martínez (90+2').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | England 1–2 Argentina |
| Stage | Semi-finals |
| Match | #102 (Semi-finals) |
| Date | July 15, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 16:00 |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Stage | Semi-finals — Match #102 |
| Goal scorers | England: Anthony Gordon 55'; Argentina: Enzo Fernández 85', Lautaro Martínez 90+2' |
Goal Scorers
- 55'Anthony Gordon
- 85'Enzo Fernández
- 90+2'Lautaro Martínez
Match Summary
Argentina beat England 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon gave England the lead before Enzo Fernández levelled and Lautaro Martínez struck in stoppage time to send the holders into a World Cup final against Spain.
Player of the match: Lautaro Martínez.
Key Moments
- England and Argentina traded early chances in a tense semi-final in Atlanta.
- Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute with a clinical finish.
- Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane pushed for a second goal but Argentina held firm.
- Enzo Fernández levelled for the holders in the 85th minute.
- Both sides pushed for a winner through a frantic closing spell at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Lautaro Martínez struck in the 92nd minute to send Argentina into the World Cup final.
- England pushed for a late equaliser but could not find a way past Argentina's defence.
Bracket Impact
Argentina advance to the World Cup final (Match #104) against Spain on 19 July at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. England face France in the third-place match (Match #103) on 18 July at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
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What This Means for England & Argentina
Argentina advance; England are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| England | Eliminated |
| Argentina | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the England vs Argentina score at World Cup 2026?
England 1–2 Argentina — played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 15, 2026 (Semi-finals, Match #102).
Who won England vs Argentina World Cup 2026?
Argentina won 2–1.
Where was England vs Argentina played?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — kickoff 16:00 local time.
What stage is England vs Argentina?
Semi-finals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #102.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Argentina advance to the World Cup final (Match #104) against Spain on 19 July at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. England face France in the third-place match (Match #103) on 18 July at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
Who scored in England vs Argentina?
England: Anthony Gordon 55'. Argentina: Enzo Fernández 85', Lautaro Martínez 90+2'.