Lionel Scaloni and Emiliano Martinez tore into England's late defensive retreat after Anthony Gordon's opener, as Argentina rallied for a 2-1 World Cup semi-final win and a final date with Spain in New Jersey.
Harry Kane scored twice in the second half as England rallied from a halftime deficit to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, turning a Round of 32 knockout into a lesson in patience, timing, and finishing under pressure.
Carlo Ancelotti earned his first comeback victory as Brazil coach when Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time strike sealed a 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 win over Japan, though Lucas Paquetá's half-time injury clouds the Round of 16 horizon.
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