Messi’s Argentina stun England, book Spain final
Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 11 min
2026 FIFA World Cup: Argentina overturned England late to reach a Spain final, with Messi’s assists powering a 2-1 semifinal comeback. England confronts another near miss while FIFA pushes back on France’s officiating complaints.
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Argentina overturned England late to reach a Spain final, with Messi’s assists powering a 2-1 semifinal comeback. England confronts another near miss while FIFA pushes back on France’s officiating complaints.
In this episode
- England 1 - 2 Argentina - Match Report & Highlights — Sky Sports
England 1 - 2 Argentina - Match Report & Highlights Skip to content # England vs Argentina; FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time England vs Argentina. FIFA World Cup Semi-Final. 8:00pm, Wednesday 15th July 2026. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Attendance68,239. #### England 1 https://www.skysports.com/football/teams/england A Gordon…
- Was the referee up to scratch? FIFA refereeing chief responds to Didier Deschamps' comments after France's semi-final loss | Goal.com Canada — Goal.com
Was the referee up to scratch? FIFA refereeing chief responds to Didier Deschamps' comments after France's semi-final loss | Goal.com Canada ### DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF THE WORLD CUP Your all-access pass to scores, live updates, and insights Explore AFP Jul 15, 2026 20:23+02:00 FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has issued a firm rebuttal to Didier Deschamps after the France manager…
- World Cup 2026: Harry Kane on England future, as Dan Burn and Thomas Tuchel react to Argentina defeat - BBC Sport — BBC Sport
World Cup 2026: Harry Kane on England future, as Dan Burn and Thomas Tuchel react to Argentina defeat - BBC Sport 'Gutted!' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist 16 July 2026, 01:43 BST Updated 1 hour ago England captain Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for his country until the next World Cup in 2030 following the…
- Lionel Messi says win over England meant most to our fans - ESPN — ESPN
Lionel Messi says win over England meant most to our fans - ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation play ATLANTA -- Of all the special moments Argentina has had at this summer's World Cup, this one meant a little more. Lionel Messi set up two goals in the dying minutes of Argentina's semifinal against England at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday to snatch a 2-1 win and…
- Step Back — Kane says it’s “normal” to hold onto a one-goal lead and Tuchel is defending the tactics — so step back: in a World Cup semifinal, what are coaches actually weighing when they choose to protect a lead instead of keep pressing, and how can we tell whether it’s smart game management or inviting trouble?
Background sources
- Harry Kane explains England's tactical change against Argentina: “It's normal to hold onto a one-goal lead” | beIN SPORTS — Harry Kane explained why England sat back against Argentina and admitted the semifinal defeat still hurts.
- England Manager Thomas Tuchel Defends Strategy Following World Cup Semifinal Defeat | FOX Sports — FOX Sports
- England 1-2 Argentina: Did Thomas Tuchel's tactics cost England place in World Cup final? - BBC Sport — BBC
- Thomas Tuchel: How England unravelled after Ezri Konsa substitution as familiar failings rob Three Lions of World Cup final place | Football News | Sky Sports — Sky Sports
- Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup | Sport | Al Jazeera — AP
- England 1-2 Argentina: Did Thomas Tuchel's tactics cost England place in World Cup final? - BBC Sport — BBC
- Argentina’s Powers of Recovery Send them to Another World Cup Final | Opta Analyst — David Segar