Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England, staging a late rally to reach the World Cup final against Spain. England had led for much of the second half following Anthony Gordon's goal, but Argentina responded in the closing minutes.

Enzo Fernández leveled the score with a powerful shot in the 85th minute. Minutes later, in stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez headed home the winning goal from a cross by Lionel Messi. This marks Argentina's return to the World Cup final for the first time in four years, as they aim for their fourth title.

Messi's performance included an assist for the equalizer and the winner, extending his record of goal contributions in World Cup knockout stages. England, the 1966 champions, expressed disappointment at failing to hold their lead. Coach Thomas Tuchel noted the team became too passive after scoring.

Argentina's win also highlighted their resilience, being the first team with multiple second-half stoppage-time game-winning goals in a single World Cup. The final will pit the reigning champions of Europe and South America against each other, a matchup of the top two ranked teams in FIFA history.