Argentina erupts after late win over England to reach World Cup final

No Comment Video. Argentina erupts after late win over England to reach World Cup final Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 16/07/2026 - 9:29 GMT+2 Tens of thousands celebrate in Buenos Aires after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England sends them to the World Cup final against Spain. Thousands of jubilant supporters poured into the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday 15 July after Argentina secured its place in the FIFA World Cup final. Fireworks lit up the night sky as fans danced, chanted, waved Argentine flags and climbed lampposts and traffic lights in celebration. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The defending champions sealed victory in stoppage time when Lautaro Martínez scored two minutes into added time in Atlanta, setting up a final against Spain on Sunday. The late winner sparked scenes of jubilation across the Argentine capital, where supporters celebrated another step towards what they hope will be a fourth World Cup title. The fixture also revived one of international football's most politically charged rivalries. In Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, England supporters watched the match on Falkland Islands Television, reflecting the enduring sensitivity surrounding encounters between the two nations. The rivalry remains closely linked to the 1982 Falklands War and to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. Argentina continues to claim sovereignty over the British overseas territory, which it calls the Malvinas, leaving the dispute unresolved. World Cup 2026 Buenos Aires Argentina Falkland Islands England Football Top stories Now playing Next Argentina erupts after late win over England to reach World Cup final Now playing Next Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final Now playing Next Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final Now playing Next More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits Now playing Next Where is the EU's population growing the most? Now playing Next EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court Now playing Next What did Romans really look like? A Hungarian museum has the answer Now playing Next Solar met 25% of EU power needs in June thanks to quick installations Now playing Next Chat Control is 'treating everyone as a suspect', says expert Now playing Next Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training? Now playing Next Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine Now playing Next How scientists forecast heatwaves ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa No Comment Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome No Comment Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition No Comment Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty The Ring Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring Europe News French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults Europe News Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker Focus The future of journalism debated at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest USA ICE should continue traffic stops after shootings, Trump says, apparently contradicting new policy Voices from Central Asia From shopping mall ice rink to Olympic gold: the rise of Kazakh skater Mikhail Shaidorov Iran US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz ADVERTISEMENT Europe News EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal Tech News UK unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens Culture news ‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition Europe News Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy sign EU-Ukraine drone deal Europe News EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians but restricts access for military-age men The Cube Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves Europe Today Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash Economy China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT