Argentina came from behind to defeat England in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup and advance to face Spain in the final. England had led through an Anthony Gordon goal until the 85th minute. Enzo Fernandez then equalized with a long-range strike. In the second minute of extra time, Lautaro Martinez headed the winner after a cross from Lionel Messi. Messi provided assists on both Argentine goals and now has a goal or assist in each of his last 11 World Cup matches. Argentina could have scored more, with Alexis Mac Allister twice hitting the woodwork. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made several strong saves. Argentina have now won all six World Cup semi-finals they have played. Fernandez curled in the equalizer from outside the box after receiving the ball from Messi. Martinez scored from another Messi delivery. Spain eliminated France on Tuesday. Gordon opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a cross from Morgan Rogers. Djed Spence made a key tackle to deny Argentina an earlier equalizer. The first half featured many fouls but no goals, with cards shown to Elliot Anderson and Lisandro Martinez.
