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Photo of ecstatic Messi courtesy of FIFA
England this Wednesday evening (Nigerian Time), July 15, 2026, suffered a heartbreak, failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup final after conceding two late goals that wiped out their one goal lead over defending champions Argentina.
After a barren first half at the Atlanta Stadium, USA,, the three Lions had gone ahead in the 55th minute via Anthony Gordon.
Just when everyone thought it was all over, Argentina discovered the secret to unlocking England’s goalpost – attempts at goal from a long distance.
The change of tactics paid off in the closing minutes of the game, with E. Fernández riffling home the equaliser in the 85th minutes and Lautaro Martínez ensuring victory in the second minute of extra time.
Argentina will now face Spain in Sunday's final, while England meet France in Saturday’s third-place match.
