England vs Argentina Player Ratings & Match Stats: Anthony Gordon 7.8/10, Lionel Messi 8.8/10

Player Name

Rating

Description

Jordan Pickford

6.9

Made several saves including denying Nico González's close-range header, but beaten by Fernández's curler and Martínez's late header.

Reece James

6.5

Provided width on the right and struck a free kick saved by Martínez before being substituted in the 82nd minute.

John Stones

6.4

Headed wide from Rice's free kick, competed in aerial duels throughout, and required medical attention after a stoppage-time collision.

Marc Guéhi

6.7

Anchored the defence alongside Stones with interceptions and clearances, maintaining composure on the ball throughout the full ninety minutes.

Djed Spence

7.3

Impressive at left-back with a crucial sliding block to deny Simeone's shot and skilful dribbles including a nutmeg on Molina.

Declan Rice

6.7

Operated as the deeper midfielder, delivered set pieces, and had a shot saved by Martínez before his 82nd-minute departure.

Elliot Anderson

6.2

Booked for fouling Messi in the 37th minute; contributed to passing sequences but struggled to impose himself as Argentina dominated.

Jude Bellingham

6.8

Pressed high and won possession from Messi multiple times but his influence waned as Argentina took control in the second half.

Morgan Rogers

7.3

Delivered the assist for Gordon's opener with a precise cross from the right and drew fouls with direct running.

Anthony Gordon

7.8

Scored the opener in the 55th minute with a composed first-time finish, timing his run perfectly to beat Molina.

Harry Kane

6.1

Endured a frustrating evening with limited service, blocked Messi's shot defensively, but was often isolated against Argentina's compact shape.

Ezri Konsa

6.1

Replaced goalscorer Gordon in the 72nd minute to provide defensive cover as Argentina pressed for an equaliser.

Nico O'Reilly

5.9

Entered in the 82nd minute for Rice but had minimal time to settle before Argentina's late surge produced two goals.

Dan Burn

5.9

Introduced in the 82nd minute to protect the lead but could not prevent Argentina's dramatic late comeback.

Ivan Toney

5.8

Came on at 90+6' as a desperate attacking throw of the dice with virtually no time to influence the result.

Marcus Rashford

5.8

Entered at 90+6' alongside Toney and made one cross from the left with minimal opportunity to affect proceedings.

Player Name

Rating

Description

Emiliano Martínez

6.9

Saved James's free kick and denied Rice's effort but was beaten by Gordon's precise finish from Rogers's cross.

Nahuel Molina

6.5

Provided defensive cover and occasional attacking support but was caught out of position for Gordon's 55th-minute opener.

Cristian Romero

7.0

Commanding display despite a booking; escaped pressure with a double-dribble and slid to block Kane's shot from distance.

Lisandro Martínez

6.4

Booked for a tactical foul on Rogers to halt a counterattack; partnered Romero in defence before his 72nd-minute substitution.

Nicolás Tagliafico

6.6

Provided width at left-back with overlapping runs and showed good athleticism with a bicycle kick clearance before tactical withdrawal.

Leandro Paredes

6.5

Operated as holding midfielder during the opening hour, providing the platform for creativity before making way for González.

Alexis Mac Allister

6.7

Hit the post twice and had a header saved; his late effort off the woodwork set up the winning goal.

Enzo Fernández

8.0

Scored a spectacular curling equaliser from distance in the 85th minute, bending a powerful strike beyond Pickford's reach.

Giuliano Simeone

6.6

Showed willingness to attack on the right but was denied by Spence's crucial sliding block when through on goal.

Lionel Messi

8.8

Orchestrated the comeback with assists for both late goals, beating defenders and delivering decisive crosses from the right flank.

Julián Álvarez

6.5

Led the line and created chances, had a shot saved by Pickford, but mishit a close-range rebound badly.

Nico González

7.0

Made immediate impact after replacing Paredes, forcing a sensational save from Pickford with a powerful close-range header.

Gonzalo Montiel

6.4

Replaced Molina at right-back in the 72nd minute and provided defensive stability while delivering crosses during late pressure.

Rodrigo De Paul

6.6

Added energy from the 72nd minute and delivered the cross leading to Mac Allister's header that struck the post.

Nicolás Otamendi

6.7

Came on at 72 minutes and made a crucial block to deny Rogers, bringing experienced defensive organisation to the backline.

Lautaro Martínez

7.7

Scored the decisive header in the 90+2' minute, rising between defenders to meet Messi's cross and complete the comeback.