Anthony Gordon Scores for England Against Argentina in 2026 World Cup Semifinal Echoing Maradona's 1986 Goal
In a historic moment during the 2026 World Cup semifinal on July 15, Anthony Gordon scored for England against Argentina, drawing a remarkable parallel to Diego Maradona's legendary 1986 quarterfinal performance. Gordon's goal came in the 55th minute, the exact minute Maradona scored his iconic solo goal in the 1986 match, which Argentina won 2-1. That 1986 game is famously remembered for Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal at the 51st minute and his subsequent brilliant solo effort four minutes later. Nearly 40 years later, Gordon's goal in the same minute symbolically connected the two matches, highlighting a historic thread between the two World Cup encounters. This goal gave England a 1-0 lead in the 2026 semifinal, marking a significant moment in the ongoing football rivalry between the two nations.
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