England 1-2 Argentina - World Cup full-time score

In 2026 FIFA World Cup, England vs Argentina is over.

Full-time score: England 1-2 Argentina (half-time: 0-0).

Argentina took all three points with a 1-2 win.

Venue: Atlanta Stadium | Referee: Ismail Elfath | Kick-off: 15-07-2026 22:00.

Starting XI and formations

England (4-2-3-1)

1. Jordan Pickford, 2. Ezri Konsa, 3. Nico O'Reilly, 4. Declan Rice, 6. Marc Guéhi, 7. Bukayo Saka, 8. Elliot Anderson, 9. Harry Kane, 10. Jude Bellingham, 18. Anthony Gordon, 24. Reece James.

Argentina (4-1-3-2)

3. Nicolás Tagliafico, 5. Leandro Paredes, 6. Lisandro Martínez, 7. Rodrigo De Paul, 9. Julián Álvarez, 10. Lionel Messi, 13. Cristian Romero, 20. Alexis Mac Allister, 23. Emiliano Martínez, 24. Enzo Fernández, 26. Nahuel Molina.

Goals (minute by minute)

• 55' - Anthony Gordon (assist: Morgan Rogers)
• 85' - Enzo Fernández (assist: Lionel Messi  )
• 90'+2 - Lautaro Martínez (assist: Lionel Messi  )

Cards

• 37' - Elliot Anderson: yellow card
• 42' - Lisandro Martínez: yellow card
• 51' - Cristian Romero : yellow card
• 90'+4 - Rodrigo De Paul: yellow card

Substitutions

• 64' - Leandro Paredes off, Nico González on.
• 72' - Anthony Gordon off, Ezri Konsa Ngoyo on.
• 72' - Nahuel Molina Lucero off, Gonzalo Ariel Montiel on.
• 72' - Lisandro Martínez off, Nicolás Hernán Otamendi on.
• 72' - Giuliano Simeone off, Rodrigo De Paul on.
• 81' - Nicolás Tagliafico off, Lautaro Martínez on.
• 82' - Reece James  off, Dan Burn on.
• 82' - Declan Rice off, Nico O'Reilly on.
• 90'+6 - Djed Spence off, Marcus Rashford on.
• 90'+6 - John Stones off, Ivan Toney on.

Match statistics

• Argentina had more of the ball in the match (64% - 36%).
• Shots: England 5 (4 on target), Argentina 15 (12 on target).
• Corners: England 1, Argentina 6.
• Fouls: England 11, Argentina 15.
• Pass accuracy: England 84%, Argentina 91%.
• Offsides: England 1, Argentina 3.
• Saves: England 3, Argentina 1.

Head-to-head

In 1 recorded meetings between England and Argentina, England have won 0, Argentina have won 1, with 0 draws. The most recent meeting ended 1-2 in 2026.

Group standings

Group standings: England 14 pts (4th); Argentina 16 pts (3th).

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