Inglaterra 1:2 Argentina — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Leandro Paredes anchored Argentina’s midfield as they came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals, a result that sets up a final berth for the South American side. Anthony Gordon had put England ahead early in the second half, but two late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez, both assisted by Lionel Messi, turned the tie on its head.

The turning point arrived in the 86th minute when Fernández swept in Messi’s cut-back to level the scores, after Gordon had opened the scoring for England in the 55th minute from Morgan Rogers’ assist. Lautaro Martínez then struck the winner in the 90th minute, again from Messi, completing a swift collapse for England who had earlier seen Elliot Anderson booked in a combative first half that also yielded yellow cards for Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, and Rodrigo de Paul.

Argentina dominated the match statistically, controlling 65% of possession to England’s 35%, generating 15 shots and 1.80 xG against England’s five shots and 0.54 xG, while winning six corners to one—a second-half surge of 74% possession and 1.78 xG telling the real story. England outplayed the run of play for spells but were outclassed after the break. Leandro Paredes was the standout with a 7.3 rating from midfield despite no goal involvement, his quiet authority holding the team together. CheckLive’s model rated England marginally ahead, yet the result proved that prediction wrong as Argentina’s quality told late on.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of England vs Argentina?

England 1-2 Argentina (World Cup, Semifinals).

Who scored?

Anthony Gordon (55', assist Morgan Rogers) for England; Enzo Fernández (86', assist Lionel Messi) for Argentina; Lautaro Martínez (90', assist Lionel Messi) for Argentina.

Was Argentina's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Argentina won on finishing.

Were there any cards in England vs Argentina?

Yellow cards: Elliot Anderson (England); Lisandro Martínez (Argentina); Cristian Romero (Argentina); Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina).

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