Argentina striker Lautaro Martínez says he had “dreamt” of scoring the winning goal that sends the team into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. After Argentina complete a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over England in the semifinal, Martínez described feeling happy and said the decisive strike felt like something he had imagined in advance. Multiple reports quote him reflecting on the moment and the outcome, describing the goal as the factor that ultimately turned the match in Argentina’s favour. The match ends 2-1, with Argentina overcoming a deficit to secure progression to the final. Martínez’s comments are presented as personal reflections on the goal and its impact, rather than tactical or managerial analysis. Overall, the outlets agree on the match result, the stage of the tournament, and that Martínez is credited with scoring the match-winning goal. They also align on his statement that he had dreamed of scoring the winner.