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What was the Argentina vs. England match like in the World Cup semifinal?

The last finalist of the 2026 World Cup was decided this Tuesday (15) in the match between Argentina and England. In Atlanta, United States, the hermanos pulled off a spectacular comeback against the English side, winning 2-1 and securing a place in the tournament final.

WHAT WAS THE ARGENTINA VS. ENGLAND MATCH LIKE IN THE WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL?

The match between Argentina and England began in a very uneven way. Because of that, the teams barely threatened goal in the opening minutes of the clash. After the 30th minute, both teams had chances, however, the game went into halftime goalless.

WHAT WAS THE SECOND HALF OF THE ARGENTINA VS. ENGLAND WORLD CUP MATCH LIKE?

Right in the first minute of the second half, Julián Álvarez had two chances to open the scoring, but was denied by goalkeeper Pickford. In the 9th minute, England launched an attack down the right side that found Gordon inside the box. First time, the number 18 finished with no chance for the keeper, scoring England’s first.

From that point on, Argentina pushed forward in search of an equalizer. Shortly after England’s goal, Simeone had the chance to make it all square, but he was blocked at the moment of the shot.

In the 23rd minute, Messi delivered a beautiful cross onto the head of Lisandro Martínez, who was denied by Pickford. Seven minutes later, Mac Allister headed it unmarked, but hit England’s crossbar.

With 40 minutes on the clock, Enzo Fernández received a pass from the number 10 and leveled the score. Then, in stoppage time, in the 47th minute, Messi assisted Lautaro Martínez with a header that completed the comeback and sent Argentina to the World Cup final.

HOW DID THIAGO ALMADA PERFORM IN ARGENTINA VS. ENGLAND?

In the match between Argentina and England, coach Lionel Scaloni chose to start Thiago Almada on the bench. Throughout the full 90 minutes, the midfielder did not come off the bench.

It is important to point out that during Argentina’s World Cup run, Thiago Almada started the hermanos’ first two group-stage matches, before being on the bench in the last round against Jordan. In the round of 32, the midfielder returned to the starting 11, but was only an option against Egypt in the round of 16. Finally, in the quarterfinals, the player came on in the closing stages of the clash with Switzerland.

DOES THIAGO ALMADA HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLAMENGO?

While the World Cup is taking place, Thiago Almada’s name has been gaining traction at Flamengo. According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the Rubro-Negro has reached a verbal agreement with the midfielder.

This point, it is worth noting, is one of the obstacles involved in the Thiago Almada negotiations. Even after giving Flamengo the ‘ok,’ the Argentine playmaker is still waiting to see whether he will receive an offer from Europe. Staying in the ‘Old Continent,’ in fact, is the player’s dream scenario. Finally, River Plate (ARG) is also in the race for the player.

WHAT IS ARGENTINA’S NEXT MATCH IN THE WORLD CUP?

With Thiago Almada available, Argentina will take the field for the last time in the World Cup against Spain in the grand final. In short, the match will take place on Sunday (19), at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in New Jersey. Therefore, as usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the clash on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.