Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, booking their place in the final with a dramatic late turnaround. Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute opener had put England in control, but two goals inside the final five minutes — from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez — flipped the tie on its head.
England 1:2 Argentina — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 37(Foul)
- 42(Foul)
Second half1 - 2
- 51(Foul)
- 90 + 2
- 90 + 4(Dissent)
- 90 + 6
Live Prediction
England to winLost1.42
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FT1–2E
−11.1Strong edge
A
England to win
LostQuestions & Answers
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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Head to Head meetings
England – Argentina
England
Argentina
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 2 |
Average per game | 1 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-2 |
England
Argentina
Best statistical picks
England – Argentina
Recent form favours Argentina to win
Argentina opened the score in 9 of the last 10 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 3.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.63 | 2.88 | 3.10 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — England
Both England and Argentina arrive at the World Cup final with strong squads but no clear edge from recent performances. Our analysis finds the sides evenly matched — this is a genuine 50-50 contest with little to separate them.
Home win — England2.63
High confidence60%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
60
58.4
CheckSkill
57.5
55.7
CheckMental
81.6
79.6
CheckLive total63.2 vs 61.4+1.8
More match signals
Both teams to score — Yes64%1.91
Over 2.560%2.30
Over 3.553%4.33
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the World Cup final?
It is too close to call. England and Argentina are evenly matched with no statistical edge, making the winner unpredictable and the match a coin-flip.
Is there a favourite in this match?
No clear favourite emerges. With little form data and neutral historical meetings, both sides enter the final on level terms.
Will both teams score in the final?
Both teams possess elite attacking talent, making goals likely. However, finals can be tight, so a clean sheet for either side is possible.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.63 | 2.88 | 3.10 |