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England Shocks Argentina 1-0 in World Cup Semifinal
16 Jul
Summary
- Gordon scored the go-ahead goal in the 55th minute.
- This marks England's first goal against Argentina.
- England advances to face Spain in the World Cup final.

Anthony Gordon scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute of the World Cup semifinal, giving England a 1-0 lead over Argentina. This single strike propelled Thomas Tuchel's side toward their first World Cup final appearance since their championship victory in 1966. Morgan Rogers assisted Gordon's goal, which was England's first shot on target during the match.
Gordon, who recently transferred to Barcelona for a significant fee, has become an England regular under Tuchel. His goal answered questions about his performance under pressure on the international stage. England now faces Spain in the final on Sunday, July 19, following Spain's 2-0 win against France.