Attacking Argentina extinguishes England in the FIFA2026 semis

Attacking Argentina extinguishes England in the FIFA2026 semis. In the second semifinals of FIFA2026 world cup, World No 2 team, Argentina, against No 3 team England, Argentina tamed the three lions in its den and entered into the finals.
Many expected Lionel Messi to weave a web of magic on the ground right from the start. However, contrary to the expectations, England tamed Argentina forwards, including Messi and for most of the first half dominated the proceedings.
The game was marred with high tempers between the players from both the teams and referee had to intervene on many occasions. England had the slight edge and better shots at the goal in the first half but the teams went into the break with none of them able to break the deadlock.
England went all-out in the second half and stunned the Argentina players and supporters when Anthony Gordon put them ahead in the 55th minute. Many started dreaming of another upset as the clock started ticking and with just 5 minutes to end, people started feeling for Messi.
However, Argentina which mounted immense pressure on England with relentless attacks as surprisingly the three lions went into a defensive mode got a huge shock when Argentina punished them. Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer in the 85th minute and when everyone thought the the game may go into the extra time, Lautaro Martinez completed the turnaround in the 92nd minute with Messi providing the pass for the equalizer and the cross for the winner.
England till then,which was in the defensive mode, woke up from the slumberness but it was invain. Even after the match tempers flared between Argentina and England players. Now Argentina will clash with Spain in the Sunday’s championship match in New Jersey.
- Pramod Nandivada







































