England lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, and a damning stat reveals how Thomas Tuchel worsened an already concerning record.

Messi inspires Argentina with another late rescue act to down England in a niggling semi-final that tees up a titanic clash with Spain in the final on Sunday.

England and Argentina meet in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Atlanta, a battle between two past champions loaded with historical baggage. Lionel Messi's team is two wins away from becoming the first back-to-back World Cup winner in more than 60 years,

Argentina broke English hearts on Wednesday, as the defending world champions stormed back from a goal down to beat England 2-1 in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta.

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored for Argentina.

Follow live updates and coverage of the 2026 World Cup as Jude Bellingham and England face Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Argentina came from behind once again to book their spot in their second consecutive World Cup final after beating England 2-1 in Atlanta.

Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.