England vs Argentina
World Cup 2026 · Semi-finals
- Kickoff
- Referee
- Ismail Elfath
Match summary
Argentina beat England 2-1 (World Cup 2026, Semi-finals). Argentina came from behind: they were 0-1 down at one point. England goals: Anthony Gordon (55'). Argentina goals: Enzo Fernández (85') and Lautaro Martínez (90'). Argentina dominated possession (64%) and shots (15 to 5).
Summary generated automatically from the match data.
Goals
- 55'1-0
Assist: Morgan Rogers
England - 85'1-1
Assist: Lionel Messi
Argentina - 90'1-2
Assist: Lionel Messi
Argentina
Player of the match
Argentina
90 min · 2 assists
Highest match rating from API-Football. Not a community vote.
Match stats
EnglandArgentina- 36%Possession64%
- 0.53Expected goals (xG)1.84
- 5Shots15
- 2Shots on target5
- 1Shots off target7
- 2Blocked shots3
- 1Corners6
- 324Passes590
- 84%Pass accuracy91%
- 3Saves1
- 11Fouls15
- 1Offsides3
- 1Yellow cards3
Player ratings: top 5
- 1Lionel Messi90 min8.0
- 2Enzo Fernández90 min7.6
- 3Elliot Anderson90 min7.3
- 4Morgan Rogers90 min7.2
- 5Cristian Romero90 min7.2
Ratings from API-Football.
Lineups
England4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. PickfordGK
- 24R. JamesDEF
- 5J. StonesDEF
- 6M. GuehiDEF
- 25D. SpenceDEF
- 4D. RiceMID
- 8E. AndersonMID
- 17M. RogersMID
- 10J. BellinghamMID
- 18A. GordonMID
- 9H. KaneFWD
Substitutes
- 13D. HendersonGK
- 23J. TraffordGK
- 14J. HendersonMID
- 15D. BurnDEF
- 19O. WatkinsFWD
- 12T. ChalobahDEF
- 20N. MaduekeFWD
- 7B. SakaFWD
- 16K. MainooMID
- 3N. O'ReillyDEF
- 22I. ToneyFWD
- 11M. RashfordFWD
- 2E. KonsaDEF
- 21E. EzeMID
Coach: Thomas Tuchel
Argentina4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 23E. MartinezGK
- 26N. MolinaDEF
- 13C. RomeroDEF
- 6L. MartinezDEF
- 3N. TagliaficoDEF
- 5L. ParedesMID
- 17G. SimeoneMID
- 24E. FernandezMID
- 20A. Mac AllisterMID
- 9J. AlvarezMID
- 10L. MessiFWD
Substitutes
- 12G. RulliGK
- 1J. MussoGK
- 19N. OtamendiDEF
- 7R. de PaulMID
- 14E. PalaciosMID
- 4G. MontielDEF
- 15N. GonzalezFWD
- 11G. Lo CelsoMID
- 22L. MartinezFWD
- 2M. SenesiDEF
- 25F. MedinaDEF
- 16T. AlmadaMID
- 21J. LopezFWD
- 8V. BarcoMID
- 18N. PazFWD
Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Minute by minute
- 37'
Yellow card
England - 42'
Yellow card
Argentina - 51'
Yellow card
Argentina - 55'
Goal · Assist: Morgan Rogers
England - 64'
On: Nicolás González · Off: Leandro Paredes
Argentina - 72'
On: Ezri Konsa · Off: Anthony Gordon
England - 72'
On: Nicolás Otamendi · Off: Lisandro Martínez
Argentina - 72'
On: Rodrigo De Paul · Off: Giuliano Simeone
Argentina - 72'
On: Gonzalo Montiel · Off: Nahuel Molina
Argentina - 81'
On: Lautaro Martínez · Off: Nicolás Tagliafico
Argentina - 82'
On: Dan Burn · Off: Reece James
England - 82'
On: Nico O'Reilly · Off: Declan Rice
England - 85'
Goal · Assist: Lionel Messi
Argentina - 90'
Goal · Assist: Lionel Messi
Argentina - 90+4'
Yellow card
Argentina - 90+6'
On: Ivan Toney · Off: John Stones
England - 90+6'
On: Marcus Rashford · Off: Djed Spence
England
Frequently asked questions
How did England vs Argentina end?
Argentina beat England 2-1 (World Cup 2026, Semi-finals).
Who scored in England vs Argentina?
England goals: Anthony Gordon (55'). Argentina goals: Enzo Fernández (85') and Lautaro Martínez (90').
Who was the player of the match in England vs Argentina?
Lionel Messi (Argentina) had the highest match rating from API-Football: 8.0.
Where was England vs Argentina played?
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.