Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time of their quarter-final match to reach the last four of the 2026 World Cup.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup semi-final played at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
The South Americans edged the early stages of the encounter, but neither team was able to register a shot on target in a tense first half.
Thomas Tuchel’s men, however, took the lead in the 55th minute after Morgan Rogers’ perfect cross was tucked into the corner by Anthony Gordon.
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Lionel Scaloni’s side then searched desperately for an equaliser, forcing Jordan Pickford into three spectacular saves in the second half.
Argentina finally got their deserved equaliser in the 85th minute when Enzo Fernández’s brilliant 20-yard strike beat Pickford in the England goal.
They capped off the remarkable comeback deep into the match after Lionel Messi drove down the right and sent in a brilliant ball for Lautaro Martínez to head home.
Following the hard-fought victory, Argentina will now face Spain in the final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
