{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Messi's Argentina Score Twice in the Final Seven Minutes to Stun England in World Cup Semifinal",
  "summary": "Argentina scored two goals in the last seven minutes to beat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, reaching the final for the second straight time.",
  "content": "Defending champions Argentina booked a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final for the second straight time after beating England 2-1 in the second semifinal at a stadium in Atlanta. Two goals scored within the final seven minutes of the match completely turned the contest around, with a team that looked set to lose suddenly celebrating victory in the closing moments.\n\nHow Argentina turned the match around in seven minutes\nArgentina had been trailing 1-0 for much of the match and looked on the brink of an exit. In the 85th minute, Argentina scored an equaliser to level the score at 1-1. The team kept up the pressure and then struck again in the second minute of stoppage time, the 90+2 mark, to seal a 2-1 win. The gap between the two goals was barely a few minutes, and it left England's camp stunned.\n\nThe road to the semifinal: wins over Egypt and Switzerland\nArgentina's run to the semifinal was full of twists. In the knockout rounds, Argentina faced Egypt and pulled off a dramatic comeback in the final ten minutes to win 3-2 and reach the quarterfinal. After that defeat, Egypt accused FIFA of unfair treatment and of favouring Messi. Argentina then met Switzerland in the quarterfinal, where the team once again showed fighting spirit to win 3-1 and book a semifinal spot. During that match, Messi also set a world record.\n\nArgentina to face Spain in the final\nWith the win over England, Argentina reached the final for the second consecutive time and for the seventh time overall. Argentina will now face Spain in the title clash. England, who lost the semifinal, will not return home empty handed either, as they will play France in the third place match.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For football fans: the title clash will now be between Argentina and Spain, while England and France will meet in the third place match, so fans can plan ahead for both fixtures.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. By what margin did Argentina beat England in the semifinal?\nArgentina beat England 2-1 to reach the final.\n\n2. Where was the semifinal match played?\nThe match was played at a stadium in Atlanta.\n\n3. In which minutes did Argentina score the equaliser and the winner?\nArgentina scored the equaliser in the 85th minute and the winning goal in the 90+2 minute.\n\n4. Who will Argentina face in the final?\nArgentina will face Spain in the final.\n\n5. What match will England play now?\nAfter losing the semifinal, England will play France in the third place match.\n\n6. Which teams did Argentina beat before the semifinal?\nArgentina beat Egypt 3-2 in the knockout round and Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinal.\n\n7. What did Egypt allege after losing to Argentina?\nEgypt accused FIFA of unfair treatment and of favouring Messi.\n\n8. Which final is this for Argentina?\nThis is Argentina's second consecutive final and its seventh final overall.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/football/atlanta-men-messi-maijika-akhiri-7-minata-men-argentina-ne-palati-baji-aura-england-ko-kiya-bahara-8018",
  "category": "Football",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-16",
  "tags": [
    "FIFA World Cup 2026",
    "Argentina vs England",
    "Lionel Messi",
    "Semifinal",
    "FIFA Final",
    "Argentina Football Team"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}