Enzo Fernández scores for Argentina! See the World Cup semifinal goal against England

By admin — In News — July 15, 2026

   ​Argentina strikes! And it’s not Lionel Messi, though he did assist.Lautaro Martínez scored what could be the game-winning goal during stoppage time of Argentina’s World Cup semifinal match against England on Wednesday, July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe goal came seven minutes after teammate Enzo Fernández fired the ball from beyond the box to score for the defending champions in the 85th minute. Argentina had trailed England the majority of the match 1-0 until the final minutes.See highlight of both goals below.This is the first time Messi has played England in his career. The two sides have a storied history. Argentina won the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals match that became known for Diego Maradona’s Hand of God play. In the 1998 World Cup, David Beckham got a red card and was ejected before Argentina won in a penalty shootout.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis summer, Argentina won Group J and Messi became the all-time World Cup leading scorer. England won Group L and then defeated Mexico at Estadio Azteca before ousting Erling Haaland and Norway.Argentina has three titles. England won the 1966 World Cup on home soil.The winner of this match will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19.Time: 3 p.m. ETDate: Sunday, July 19Where: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New JerseyThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Enzo Fernández scores for Argentina! See the World Cup semifinal goal against England  

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