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England couldn’t keep the score down despite their defensive formation
The Argentina national team established almost complete control over the course of the game, falling behind England to turn the result into a thrilling victory (2-1) in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday evening at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA.
Network detected “Opta” According to the stats, Argentina had 88% of possession between England’s goal in extra time, scored by Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute, until the Tango Dancers’ winner, scored by Lautaro Martinez in the 92nd minute, compared to just 12% for the Three Lions, a clear indication of Argentina’s performance.
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England fell behind in a flurry of Argentina attacks after taking the lead, before Enzo Fernandez equalized with a powerful strike from Lionel Messi in the 85th minute.
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As the match went into two extra-times, Lautaro Martinez grabbed Argentina’s winner in the 90th minute (90+2), heading the Tango Dancers into the final with a dramatic header from Messi’s cross.
With this victory, the Argentine national team continues its campaign to defend the title of world champion, as next Sunday, Tuesday, it will meet its Spanish counterpart in the final of the tournament after defeating La Roja France (2-0) in the other semi-final.
