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Thursday, Jul 16, 2026

Argentina Heads to World Cup Final After Dramatic Comeback Against England

  • Argentina secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, staging a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England on Wednesday, July 15, in Atlanta. Lionel Messi assisted two late goals after England's Anthony Gordon initially put them ahead in the 55th minute.

  • Defending champions Argentina will now face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium, with a chance to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive titles. England will play France for third place on Saturday.

  • The Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season resumed on Thursday, July 16, following its World Cup hiatus. All 30 clubs are back in action, highlighted by the debut of new Chicago Fire signing Robert Lewandowski, who will face former teammate Thomas Müller of the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Bottom Line

The World Cup final promises a historic clash, as MLS restarts its season with returning international stars.

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