Argentina Stun England in Extra Time to Reach World Cup Final Against Spain
Argentina delivered the standout result of the last 48 hours at the FIFA World Cup 2026, rallying past England 2-1 after extra time to reach the final. Lautaro Martínez scored the stoppage-time winner, setting up a title match against Spain.
Argentina produced the biggest story of the last 48 hours at the FIFA World Cup 2026, coming from behind to beat England 2-1 after extra time and book a place in the final against Spain. England had led through Anthony Gordon, but Argentina equalised late through Enzo Fernández before Lautaro Martínez struck in stoppage time to settle the semifinal.
The result means the final is now set: Argentina vs. Spain. It also adds a new twist to a tournament already defined by tight knockout matches, after England’s run ended just short of a second World Cup final appearance since 1966.
The matchup is especially notable because it pits the defending champions against a Spain side that advanced earlier in the knockout stage and has now reached the title match as well.