Last Updated on July 17, 2026
England play France on 18 July. Argentina’s next opponent is Spain on 19 July.
England play France on 18 July. Argentina’s next opponent is Spain on 19 July.
Argentina earned a 2-1 victory in the World Cup playoff against England.
The first half finished 0-0 and it took until the 55th minute before Anthony Gordon netted. After a feed from Morgan Rogers to give England the lead.
England looked like they were going to win for most of the game. Five minutes left to play Argentina’s Enzo Fernández equalised assisted by Lionel Messi.
The deciding goal came in stoppage time when Lautaro Martínez found the net for Argentina played in by Lionel Messi to complete Argentina’s come back.