Argentina scores 12 of 19 World Cup goals after the 75th minute The Argentina national team has shown an incredible ability to react in this 2026 World Cup, scoring 12 of its 19 goals after the 75th minute. This pattern was evident in the historic comeback against England, where Lautaro Martínez and Enzo Fernández scored late to secure victory for Argentina. Last result: Angola 0-2 Argentina (November 14, 2025). The team arrives at this match with a five-game winning streak (WWWWW). ## Why does Argentina score so many late goals? Lionel Messi explained: "It's crazy what this team has done. We don't give up and fight until the end." Scaloni added: "If you don't have Lautaro Martínez on the bench or Nico González, who runs like an animal, you couldn't do this." Substitutes Montiel, Otamendi, and Lautaro have been key. ## Argentina's decisive goals - Argentina 2-1 England: Lautaro Martínez (92') and Enzo Fernández (85') - Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Lautaro Martínez (121') and Julián Álvarez (112') - Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Enzo Fernández (92'), Messi (83'), and Cuti Romero (79') - Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Diney Borges (own goal, 111') and Lautaro Martínez (92') - Argentina 3-1 Jordan: Messi (80') ## What's next for Argentina? The team aims to maintain this magic in the final against Spain. With Messi and Lautaro in form, Argentina has all the tools to lift the trophy.