FIFA World Cup 2026: "We made history again," Enzo Fernandez celebrates Argentina's WC final berth
Atlanta, July 16
Argentina Enzo Fernandez dedicated the team's comeback FIFA World Cup semifinal victory over England to the fans, saying the squad had made history once again after reaching the final.
Argentina secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in Atlanta, overturning a first-half deficit with Fernandez scoring the equaliser before Lautaro Martinez netted the stoppage-time winner to send the defending champions into Sunday's (IST) title clash against Spain.
Following the victory, Fernandez took to Instagram to celebrate the achievement and thanked Argentine supporters for their backing.
"ALL THE GLORY TO GOD. Argentinos this is for you, we all wanted to win this match and we made history again. Enjoy the classics being won. This group is in a new end, we are going for everything together again. See you in New York," Fernandez wrote.
Fernandez played a crucial role in Argentina's comeback, scoring the equaliser in the 85th minute after receiving a pass from Lionel Messi before Lautaro Martinez completed the turnaround in stoppage time.
England struggled to maintain their advantage after taking the lead, allowing Argentina to build pressure. Lionel Messi played a key role in the comeback, assisting Fernandez's equaliser and setting up Martinez's stoppage-time winner.
Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, while England will meet France in the third-place playoff after their hopes of reaching their first final since 1966 ended.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Argentina defending champions and now in final again - this team is like the Indian cricket team of football! 😄 But honestly, England need to look at themselves. Leading till 85th minute and losing is pure heartbreak. Spain vs Argentina should be a cracker though - two different styles clashing in New York! 🇪🇸🇦🇷
As a neutral fan here in the US, that was one of the best games of the tournament. The atmosphere must have been electric in Atlanta. Fernandez and Martinez coming off the bench to turn it around - South American passion at its finest. Spain will be a much tougher test though.
Messi to Fernandez to Martinez - that's a generational connection right there. Argentina's never-say-die attitude reminds me of our own hockey team's comebacks! Respect to both teams though. England fans must be heartbroken - 1966 was too long ago now. Hope the final lives up to the hype! 🙏
Argentina's depth is incredible. Fernandez scoring, Martinez winning it - the bench strength is unreal. But let's not forget England played well for 80 minutes. Southgate needs to be more proactive with substitutions. That said, Argentina vs Spain in the final is a dream matchup for football purists!
Honestly feel for England - they played so well but football can be cruel. Argentina showed why they're world champions though - never panic, always believe. Messi's vision is just unreal, that pass for the equaliser was world class. Can't wait for Sunday! Also, great to see football being played in Atlanta - growing
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