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M102 · Semi-finalWed, Jul 15 · 15:00 local
England
ENG
vs
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
Argentina
ARG

Match report

1–2

Argentina come from behind once more to reach the final. Anthony Gordon heads England in front just before the hour, but Enzo Fernández levels with a stunner from distance on 85 and Lautaro Martínez pounces in stoppage time — Messi the architect of both. The champions will meet Spain in the final; Messi vs Yamal awaits.

Timeline

  1. 55'⚽Anthony Gordon · assist Morgan Rogers
  2. 85'⚽Enzo Fernández · assist Lionel Messi
  3. 91'⚽Lautaro Martínez · assist Lionel Messi

England · Group L

2W-1D-0L · 6-2 (+4)
  • W4-2H CroatiaWed, Jun 17
  • D0-0H GhanaTue, Jun 23
  • W2-0A PanamaSat, Jun 27

Argentina · Group J

3W-0D-0L · 8-1 (+7)
  • W3-0H AlgeriaTue, Jun 16
  • W2-0H AustriaMon, Jun 22
  • W3-1A JordanSat, Jun 27

Head-to-head — group stage

6
Goals scored
8
2
Goals conceded
1
0
Cards (Y / R)
0

Stat coverage is incomplete in some games — bars show only what was recorded.

Best players — Englandover the group stage

  • ·F
    Harry Kane
    Forward · Bayern Munich (GER)
    Group: 2G · 2 apps
    Club 2025-26 Bundesliga: 32 apps · 30G · 6A
  • ·M
    Jude Bellingham
    Midfielder · Real Madrid (ESP)
    Group: 1G · 2 apps
    Club 2025-26 La Liga: 34 apps · 13G · 10A
  • ·
    Marcus Rashford
    Squad member
    Group: 1G · 1 apps
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1

Best players — Argentinaover the group stage

  • ·F
    Lionel Messi
    Forward · Inter Miami (USA)
    Group: 5G · 1 apps
    Club 2025 MLS: 26 apps · 22G · 15A
  • ·
    Nicolás González
    Squad member
    Group: 0G · 1A · 0 apps
  • ·
    Alexis Mac Allister
    Squad member
    Group: 0G · 1 apps
Most-used shape: 4-3-3

England scouting

Biggest strength

Bellingham's box arrivals plus Kane's link play under pressure.

Biggest weakness

Tempo control when an opponent sits deep — the press loosens.

Argentina scouting

Biggest strength

Messi-led set-piece menace and the most ruthless front three at the tournament.

Biggest weakness

Aging full-backs — vulnerable on the turn against pace.