England 1-2 Argentina: FIFA World Cup result, report & goals
Argentina beat England 2-1 in FIFA World Cup on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
Match report
Argentina edged a tight, competitive contest by a single goal, doing just enough to see off a stubborn England.
Goals. England — Anthony Gordon 55'; Argentina — Enzo Fernández 85', Lautaro Martínez 92'.
Head-to-head
The result is the latest chapter between two familiar sides. Their most recent meetings:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | FIFA World Cup | England 1–2 Argentina |
| 12 Nov 2005 | International Club Friendly | Argentina 2–3 England |
| 07 Jun 2002 | FIFA World Cup | Argentina 0–1 England |
| 30 Jun 1998 | FIFA World Cup | Argentina 8–7 England |
| 22 Jun 1986 | FIFA World Cup | Argentina 2–1 England |
Recent form
England are in excellent form — L W W W W from their last 5 (W4 D0 L1).
- L v Argentina (1–2)
- W v Norway (3–2)
- W v Mexico (3–2)
- W v Democratic Republic of the Congo (2–1)
- W v Panama (2–0)
Argentina are in excellent form — W W W W W from their last 5 (W5 D0 L0).
- W v England (2–1)
- W v Switzerland (4–2)
- W v Egypt (3–2)
- W v Cabo Verde (4–3)
- W v Jordan (3–1)
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