Atlanta, July 16 -- England appeared to be on course for their first FIFA World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon handed the Three Lions the lead early in the second half against defending champions Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday (local time). However, the match slipped away from England over the final 37 minutes as La Albiceleste staged a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

England led through Gordon's strike in the 55th minute and looked well placed to end their long wait for a World Cup final appearance. Instead, the final stages of the match were dominated by Argentina, who overturned the deficit with goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to keep their ti...