1. E. Anderson

   Booking · Yellow Card

   37
2. 42

   L. Martinez

   Booking · Yellow Card

3. 51

   C. Romero

   Booking · Yellow Card

4. A. Gordon

   Goal · M. Rogers

   55
5. 64

   L. Paredes

   Substitution · N. Gonzalez

6. A. Gordon

   Substitution · E. Konsa

   72
7. 72

   G. Simeone

   Substitution · R. de Paul

8. 72

   N. Molina

   Substitution · G. Montiel

9. 72

   L. Martinez

   Substitution · N. Otamendi

10. 81

    N. Tagliafico

    Substitution · L. Martinez

11. R. James

    Substitution · D. Burn

    82

12. D. Rice

    Substitution · N. O'Reilly

    82
13. 85

    E. Fernandez

    Goal · L. Messi

14. 90+2

    L. Martinez

    Goal · L. Messi

15. 90+4

    R. de Paul

    Booking · Yellow Card

16. J. Stones

    Substitution · I. Toney

    90+6

17. D. Spence

    Substitution · M. Rashford

    90+6

★ The storyline

WildcardDeveloping

Argentina snatch it late

Right at the death. Argentina found the winner deep into stoppage time against England in the semi-finals — the kind of goal that empties the lungs of a living room. Heartbreak one end, bedlam the other.

WildcardDeveloping

England bow out

And there it ends. England fall to Argentina 2–1 in the semi-finals, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

TalismanDeveloping

Argentina are in a World Cup final

Say it out loud: Argentina are in a World Cup final. They saw off England 2–1 in the semi-finals, and now there's one match between this family and the whole thing. Clear the calendar.

ComebackDeveloping

Argentina march on through the semi-finals

The run is real. Argentina are into a World Cup final, and a family that has followed them all summer is starting to believe. One more. Then we talk about it for the rest of our lives.

WildcardDeveloping

England bow out

And there it ends. England fall to Argentina, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

TalismanDeveloping

Bellingham's Momentum: England Chases World Cup Ghosts Against Argentina

England arrive at the semifinal with Jude Bellingham in scintillating form, having scored twice in their last knockout outing. This is a rematch steeped in history and heartbreak—a rivalry forged by penalty shootouts, disputed moments, and the weight of unfinished business between two football cultures. The Three Lions have been clinical in attack, averaging 2.2 goals per game, and now face Argentina in a clash that transcends the 90 minutes. For England, it's about laying ghosts to rest and finally breaking through to a World Cup final.

Jude Bellingham

Source: FOX Sports

Why it matters

Two of ours in one match — England vs Argentina. Hearts in mouths either way.

Who to watch

H★ Ours · Talisman

Harry Kane

England

The captain and focal point England lean on whenever the stakes climb.

vs

L★ Ours · Talisman

Lionel Messi

Argentina

Still the gravitational centre of this side, the man around whom every Argentine hope orbits.

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Developing

Argentina are through to the last 32

Argentina are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.

Developing

England are through to the last 32

England are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.

Developing

Argentina bow out

And there it ends. Argentina fall to Spain 1–0 in the final, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

Developing

Argentina bow out

And there it ends. Argentina fall to Spain, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

Teams out: England 4-2-3-1 · Argentina 4-1-4-1. Full lineups on the pitch in the Lineups tab.