World Cup update: Argentina shocks England and is in the World Cup final against Spain

Argentina's Lautaro Martínez (22) cheers after his second goal in the semi-final of the soccer World Cup between England and Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) Credit: Jacob Kupferman/AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman

On the 35th day of the FIFA World Cup, Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against England late on. Lionel Messi did magic again and led his team to the final against Spain.

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