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England vs. Argentina Live Updates, Score: Argentina, Messi Return To World Cup Final
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England vs. Argentina Live Updates, Score: Argentina, Messi Return To World Cup Final

Updated: Jul 15, 2026 - 5:13 PM ET

Argentina defeated England 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup Final. 

Argentina keeps getting away with it. After outlasting Cape Verde and Switzerland in extra time, and completing an improbable comeback against Egypt, England was subjected to the same stunning fate. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for England. But Lionel Messi delivered two assists in the final 15 minutes, one on an Enzo Fernández long shot and the other resulting in a Lautaro Martínez header to help Argentina escape. 

For Argentina, it hasn't been pretty, but it's been inevitable as the World Cup title defense continued. England's 60-year drought prolonged.

Here are the top plays from England vs. Argentina:

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Jul 15, 2026 - 1:21p ET

England vs. Argentina Live Score

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Jul 15, 2026 - 4:54p ET

Lautaro Martínez Puts Argentina Ahead

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:49p ET

Enzo Fernández's Moment Of Magic Levels Match

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:39p ET

Rodrigo De Paul's Cross Causing Danger

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:36p ET

England Takes Off Goalscorer, Argentina Empty Bench

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:31p ET

Jordan Pickford Keeps Argentina Out Ahead Of Hydration Break

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:23p ET

Djed Spence With The Clutch Tackle

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:17p ET

Anthony Gordon Puts England On The Board

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:15p ET

Ismail Elfath's Book Filling Up

Jul 15, 2026 - 4:10p ET

Julian Alvarez Pressuring England's Goal

Jul 15, 2026 - 3:40p ET

Enzo Fernández Nearly Scores From Deep

Jul 15, 2026 - 3:38p ET

Emiliano Martinez Keeps Out Reece James' Free Kick

Jul 15, 2026 - 3:33p ET

England Can't Capitalize After Jude Wins Free Kick

Jul 15, 2026 - 3:06p ET

Tussling Three Minutes In

Jul 15, 2026 - 2:18p ET

Argentina Starting Lineup

Jul 15, 2026 - 2:14p ET

England Starting Lineup

Jul 15, 2026 - 1:26p ET

Bellingham Is ON FIRE

Jul 15, 2026 - 1:25p ET

What To Make Of THAT Comment ...

Jul 15, 2026 - 1:23p ET

Setting The Stage

Live Coverage for this began on Jul 15, 2026 - 5:06p ET
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