Player ratingsArgentina vs England player ratings after Messi drives late 2-1 comebackArgentina vs England player ratings: Lionel Messi had 2 assists as late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez sealed a 2-1 comeback. Events
First half
- Yellow card: E. Anderson 37'
- 42' Yellow card: L. Martinez
Second half
- 51' Yellow card: C. Romero
- Goal: A. Gordon assist: M. Rogers 1-0 55'
- 64' Substitution: L. ParedesN. Gonzalez
- Substitution: A. GordonE. Konsa 72'
- 72' Substitution: G. SimeoneR. de Paul
- 72' Substitution: N. MolinaG. Montiel
- 72' Substitution: L. MartinezN. Otamendi
- 81' Substitution: N. TagliaficoL. Martinez
- Substitution: R. JamesD. Burn 82'
- Substitution: D. RiceN. O'Reilly 82'
- 85' Goal: E. Fernandez assist: L. Messi 1-1
- 90+2' Goal: L. Martinez assist: L. Messi 1-2
- 90+4' Yellow card: R. de Paul
- Substitution: J. StonesI. Toney 90+6'
- Substitution: D. SpenceM. Rashford 90+6'
Stats
EnglandArgentina
- 35% Possession 65%
- 5 Shots 15
- 2 On target 5
- 0.54 xG 1.80
- 1 Corners 6
- 10 Fouls 15
All stats
- 313 Passes 585
- 85% Pass accuracy 91%
- 3 Saves 1
- 1 Offsides 3
- 1 Yellow cards 3
Player of the match
LMLionel Messi
Argentina· 2 assistsStories
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Jude Bellingham backs England to keep the unity after Argentina exit Jude Bellingham thanked England supporters after the 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina and urged unity to continue. -
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Tuchel's defensive panic replayed the Bayern mistake Tuchel's defensive shift against Argentina echoed his Bayern collapse, as Messi orchestrated a 2-1 comeback eliminating England from the World Cup. -
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Tuchel defiant after Argentina loss: 'I'm 100 per cent the right man' Tuchel rejects calls to resign after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, declaring himself '100 per cent' the right man to lead towards Euro 2028. -
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Fifa opens investigation into Argentina's Falklands banner Fifa launches disciplinary investigation after Argentina players held a Falklands banner following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England. -
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Thomas Tuchel keeps England job despite World Cup semi-final loss The FA backs Thomas Tuchel to continue as England manager through Euro 2028 despite their 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel defends his -
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System versus talent: how Tuchel hit Southgate's same wall Tuchel arrived to fix England's tactical identity. Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory proved the issue wasn't the system - it was the talent gap. -
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Thomas Tuchel commits to Euro 2028 despite World Cup semi-final heartbreak Despite England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, Thomas Tuchel has the FA's backing to continue through Euro 2028. -
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Gary Lineker astonished by Tuchel's back five: "it made zero sense" Lineker and Vieira question Tuchel's back five against Argentina, which transformed a 1-0 lead into a 2-1 defeat in the semi-final. -
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Wayne Rooney blames Tuchel's changes for England's semi-final collapse Wayne Rooney says Thomas Tuchel's changes cost England control as a 1-0 lead over Argentina became a 2-1 semi-final defeat. -
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Lionel Messi hits back at FIFA bias claims after England win Lionel Messi hit back at FIFA bias claims after Argentina beat England 2-1, insisting his side earned everything and were better on the night. -
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Thomas Tuchel keeps FA backing after Argentina collapse The FA are expected to stand by Thomas Tuchel after England's late semi-final defeat to Argentina, with Bullingham backing him publicly. -
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Thomas Tuchel rejects curse talk after England's semi-final loss Thomas Tuchel rejected curse talk after England's 1-2 semi-final loss to Argentina, taking responsibility for his tactical changes after Anthony Gordon's goal. -
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Argentina vs England: Falklands banner could trigger FIFA action Argentina's 2-1 win over England was overshadowed by a Falklands banner shown by Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso, with FIFA sanctions possible. -
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Thomas Tuchel under fire after England's semi-final collapse against Argentina Chris Sutton called Thomas Tuchel's approach a coaching catastrophe after England's 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel stood by his calls. -
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Thomas Tuchel's defensive switch left England pinned back against Argentina England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina follows Thomas Tuchel's defensive gamble, with possession falling to 12% after Anthony Gordon scored. -
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Thomas Tuchel defends defensive switch after England collapse against Argentina Thomas Tuchel defended his calls after England's 1-2 loss to Argentina, insisting he had no regrets despite a late collapse after Gordon's goal. -
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Harry Kane says England were told to keep attacking after going ahead against Argentina Harry Kane said Thomas Tuchel told England to keep attacking after Anthony Gordon’s opener, but Argentina won 2-1 late in the semi-final. -
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Ian Wright sparks backlash over Argentina war comment Falklands veterans have hit back after Ian Wright described England vs Argentina as a “real attritional war”, with Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane urging a -
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Thomas Tuchel backs Morgan Rogers on instinct against Argentina Tuchel is starting Morgan Rogers against Argentina on a “feeling”. Rogers has 10 Premier League goals and 6 assists, and this is his second tournament start.
Lineups & ratings
England
4-2-3-1 Coach Thomas Tuchel
9
5 ↓90'
1
4 ↓82'
17
25 ↓90'
24 ↓82'
6
10
18 ↓72'
8
- 2 Ezri Konsa for A. Gordon
- 3 Nico O'Reilly for D. Rice
- 15 Dan Burn for R. James
- 11 Marcus Rashford for D. Spence
- 22 Ivan Toney for J. Stones
- 7
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 16
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 23
Argentina
4-1-4-1 Coach Lionel Scaloni
10
5 ↓64'
3 ↓81'
6 ↓72'
24
9
26 ↓72'
20
23
13
17 ↓72'
- 15 Nicolás González for L. Paredes
- 4 Gonzalo Montiel for N. Molina
- 7 Rodrigo De Paul for G. Simeone
- 19 Nicolás Otamendi for L. Martinez
- 22 Lautaro Martínez for N. Tagliafico
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- 2
- 8
- 11
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- 14
- 16
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- 21
- 25
Bench · England
- 2 Ezri Konsa for A. Gordon
- 3 Nico O'Reilly for D. Rice
- 15 Dan Burn for R. James
- 11 Marcus Rashford for D. Spence
- 22 Ivan Toney for J. Stones
- 7
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 16
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 23
Bench · Argentina
- 15 Nicolás González for L. Paredes
- 4 Gonzalo Montiel for N. Molina
- 7 Rodrigo De Paul for G. Simeone
- 19 Nicolás Otamendi for L. Martinez
- 22 Lautaro Martínez for N. Tagliafico
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- 2
- 8
- 11
- 12
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- 16
- 18
- 21
- 25