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The goal prompted England to adopt a more defensive approach as it sought to protect its advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Argentina maintained sustained pressure and found an equalizer in the 85th minute. Captain Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez who calmly finished to level the score and revive Argentina&#8217;s hopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With momentum firmly on its side, Argentina completed the comeback in the second minute of stoppage time. Messi again provided the assist this time delivering a cross that Lautaro Mart\u00ednez headed into the net to seal victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The defeat marked England&#8217;s third consecutive World Cup semi-final exit while Argentina advanced to another title match in its bid to successfully defend the trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final while England will meet France in the third place playoff after both losing semi-final encounters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atlanta [US], July 16 &#8211; Defending champions Argentina defeated England by 2-1 in dramatic fashion on Wednesday securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a stoppage-time winner. 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