WC PROGNOSTICATION: Will Argentina spoil the chance for an all Europe final with a win over England?
73% of users predicted YES — the community got this one right. 33 predictions cast.
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup semifinal in Atlanta on July 15, 2026, advancing to the final against Spain and eliminating any chance of an all-European final. England's Anthony Gordon put the Three Lions ahead in the 55th minute, but Argentina rallied late: Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute, and Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in second-half stoppage time. Lionel Messi set up both Argentina goals, extending his run of decisive contributions in the tournament. The comeback handed England another World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina, continuing a rivalry that has defined recent tournaments and evokes memories of past knockout-stage meetings between the two sides. Argentina went on to face Spain, which had beaten France in the other semifinal earlier the same day, setting up a Sunday final between two of the tournament's most dominant teams.
The community correctly forecast this result, with 73% predicting an Argentina win that would spoil the chance for an all-Europe final.