DAY 35, WORLD CUP It's Argentina, Lautaro's dream since his dad bought him his first football boots; Tuchel: Our best match

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Ažurirano: 16.07.2026. 00:07h
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Here are the first reactions after the semi-finals in Atlanta.

Lautaro Martinez, scorer of the winning goal: Since the day my dad bought me my first pair of football boots, I've been dreaming of this moment. My children, my family who are here... This moment will be unforgettable.

Thomas Tuchel, England coach: It's easy to say that my decisions were wrong after the defeat. Today we played one of our best games. Maybe even the best. We have nothing to regret.

23h AM

THE END! What a character of a world champion, what a turnaround, what a victory - Argentina has defeated England (2:1) and is heading to a new final, where Spain awaits.

22h AM

96' - Tuchel introduces two strikers - Toni and Rashford are in the game. Did he think about the offensive late?

22h AM

92' - GOOOAL! It's the world champions, it's Argentina - Messi for Lautaro, the "gauchos" turned the timid English around (2:1). Deservedly.

In the same minute, shortly before the goal, McAllister hit the post once again. 

Lautaro Martinez
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86' - GOOOAL! Now there was no escape for Pickford and England - Enzo Fernandes' missile for 1:1.

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85' - Argentina's great pressure continues - Enco once again warmed up Pickford from distance.

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76' - What a new chance for Argentina - McAllister shook the goalpost with his head.

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69' - Pickford keeps England ahead with a miraculous save - Everton's goalkeeper saved Nick Gonzalez's header from six metres. Messi continued to play brilliantly, and this chance came right after his ball.

The score remains 1:0, followed by a refreshment break. 

Jordan Pickford
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22h AM

66' - Rice tried from 17 meters, but it was easy for Martinez.

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65' - Argentina's pressure is high after conceding a goal, real chances await, but England can also take advantage of everything from counterattacks. 

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57' - Argentina could have hit back through Simeone, but Spence's phenomenal start got the English fans on their feet.

England national football team
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55' - GOOOAL! England are leading, Anthony Gordon breaks up the fight and finally opens the game with a goal. 

Kane tried a long ball, Talfico tried to cut off the pass with a scissor kick, and then Rice immediately passed it to Rodgers. The Aston Villa master brilliantly found Gordon at the far post, who checked Dibou Martinez.

England - Argentina 1:0.

England national football team
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47' - Finally a big chance, or rather two in the same minute and both by Julián Alvarez. The first was masterfully stopped by Pickford, the second one hit the outside of the net. 

Jordan Pickford
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22h AM

The second one is starting - hopefully it will be something related to football...

21h AM

The first half is over - fiery, but without any real chances, without any good football.

England - Argentina 0:0.

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39' - Great shot by Fernandes, but the ball ended up just above Pickford's goal.

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37' - A few dribbles by Messi, like in his best days, got the crowd on their feet, and a foul on him further heated up the game.

Lionel Messi
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33' - No real chances - one of the more dangerous ones was a header by Stones, but the ball ended up far from the goal.

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20' - Little football and still a lot of nervousness on the field of the "Mercedes Benz" stadium (0:0).

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