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Argentina beats England to reach World Cup final

Argentina v England semi-final
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Argentina will defend its FIFA World Cup title after scoring twice in the closing stages to defeat England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.

After a scoreless first half, England broke the deadlock through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute and looked set for its first World Cup final since 1966.



However, Argentina responded late, with Enzo Fernández levelling the match before Lautaro Martínez headed home a stoppage-time winner from a Lionel Messi cross to book a final against Spain. England will now face France in the third-place playoff.

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