​How Anthony Gordon picked perfect time for first-ever World Cup goal in England-Argentina semifinal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.After a cagey first half of the World Cup semifinal saw England and Argentina combined for 19 fouls compared to three shots, things opened up in the second.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Three Lions opened the scoring with aplomb, adding a new entry into their list of World Cup goal-scorers. He picked quite the time to make a goal-mouth intervention.With that, here’s what you need to know about Anthony Gordon’s strike to take the lead against La Albiceleste on Wednesday afternoon.LIVE: Follow updates, highlights from England-Argentina World Cup semifinalGordon was the beneficiary of a splendid string of passes. Harry Kane’s lofted effort forced an acrobatic clearance from Nicolas Tagliafico. The Argentine full-back couldn’t get enough to clear the ball from danger, with the orb finding Declan Rice in space.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRice delivered a one-time pass to Morgan Rogers, who spotted Gordon sprinting deep inside the box. The Aston Villa midfielder fired an inch-perfect cross into Gordon’s path, who got his right foot in front of Nahuel Molina before flicking the ball into the near post corner.His teammates swarmed him as he reached the corner flag, embracing the newly minted Barcelona man. With his deft touch, Gordon recorded his first-ever World Cup goal.LIVE: England vs. Argentina live player ratings for 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal