Argentina rallies past England to reach 2026 World Cup final

Argentina is back in the World Cup final after coming from behind to beat England, according to Telemundo Deportes’ coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 15.

The network reported that the Albiceleste changed the match after halftime, responding with control and nerve to seal their place in the tournament’s final game. No score was listed in Telemundo’s summary.

The comeback quickly became the day’s headline moment in Telemundo’s World Cup coverage, with segments focused on Argentina’s second-half surge, the celebrations around Lionel Scaloni’s team and England’s painful exit.

Argentina’s response after the break

Telemundo Deportes described Argentina as having “come from behind” against England and said the team showed the character that has put it one step from the title again.

Several related Telemundo segments framed the win as another major final for Lionel Messi. One segment said Messi would play another World Cup final, while another showed him celebrating as England dealt with elimination.

Lautaro Martínez was also at the center of the postmatch coverage. Telemundo listed a segment in which the forward, described as emotional, said he had always dreamed of scoring that goal. The network did not provide the full match details in its written summary.

Scaloni, Lautaro and the Argentine scenes

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was shown celebrating the final berth, according to Telemundo’s program listings. In one featured segment, Scaloni said, “We are unique,” as Argentina marked another trip to the biggest stage in international soccer.

Telemundo also highlighted the reaction in the stands, describing Argentine fans in a frenzy after what it called a historic comeback over England for a place in the final.

Another Telemundo segment focused on the bond between Messi and Scaloni, tying the moment to Argentina’s pursuit of a fourth star.

England left to absorb the blow

England’s side of the night was bleak in Telemundo’s coverage. Harry Kane was shown lamenting the defeat, and the network listed a segment in which he said he was devastated.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team was disappointed and had been very close, according to Telemundo. In another segment, Tuchel said England became too passive and that Argentina played with more risk, calling the result deserved.

Former Argentina player Maxi Rodríguez offered a sharper read in Telemundo’s coverage, saying England was afraid to win.

Giuliano Simeone also appeared in the postmatch coverage, saying the message was to keep going and keep fighting, according to Telemundo.

Telemundo’s World Cup programming also included reaction from Gabriel Batistuta, who said Spain arrived in good shape because it had beaten France, while describing Argentina’s achievement as epic.

For Argentina, the facts are clean and deliciously simple: down against England, alive after the second half, and now one win from another World Cup title.

This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.