In the second World Cup semifinal concluded on July 16, Beijing time, defending champions Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a comeback, reaching the World Cup final for the seventh time to compete against Spain for the title.

As in the previous three knockout matches, Argentina faced adversity once more. The first half was intense, with zero shots in the opening 30 minutes but 19 fouls. After the interval, Argentina fell behind in the 55th minute. Rogers crossed the ball, and Gordon scored from the back post to give England the lead.
Facing a dire situation, Argentina once again unleashed incredible energy. After coach Scaloni made multiple substitutions, the team launched a fierce counterattack. After missing several chances, Messi assisted Enzo in the 86th minute, who scored a stunning long-range shot into the top corner to equalize. In the 92nd minute, Messi provided another assist, and substitute Lautaro scored the winning goal. This marks the fourth consecutive knockout match where Argentina has scored a last-minute winner. Previously, against Cape Verde, Egypt, and Switzerland, Argentina also advanced through last-gasp goals.

In the end, Argentina successfully turned the tables on England, avenging their defeat 24 years ago and advancing to the World Cup final once again. This victory also set several records for Argentina.
First, this is Argentina's seventh World Cup final appearance, second only to Germany's eight. Second, Argentina extended their 96-year unbeaten record in World Cup semifinals. Third, for the first time in their history, Argentina has reached the World Cup final in two consecutive tournaments.

Notably, this match mirrored the 1986 2-1 comeback victory over England, seemingly hinting at a strong chance for another title defense. In the final, Argentina will face Spain for the championship. Whether Argentina can retain the title and win their fourth World Cup trophy is undoubtedly a thrilling prospect.