Argentina to face Spain in World Cup final

FIFA World Cup 2026Argentina to face Spain in World Cup final The team beat England 2-1© AP Photo/ Jacob KupfermanWASHINGTON, July 16. /TASS/. Argentina beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, Georgia. Anthony Gordon scored for England in the 55th minute. Argentina responded with goals from Enzo Fernandez (85th minute) and Lautaro Martinez (90+2). In the final on July 19, reigning champions Argentina will play against Spain, who defeated France 2-0. The World Cup takes place in the US, Canada, and Mexico with 48 teams competing for the first time. 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