England's rugby team avenged their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina with a 31-24 victory in the Nations Championship held in Santiago del Estero. This win marked England's sixth consecutive success on Argentinian turf, providing a glimmer of consolation after recent defeats in Atlanta.

The match unfolded at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, where Argentina's players donned jerseys reminiscent of Diego Maradona's legendary 1986 World Cup kit, and fans displayed Falklands-themed banners. Early on, England established dominance with tries from Tommy Freeman and a double from Ben Earl, leading 16-0 at halftime.

After the break, Argentina surged back into contention, narrowing the gap to just two points thanks to a try from Mateo Carreras and a penalty try that saw England reduced to 13 players following yellow cards for Jack van Poortvliet and Alex Coles. Despite Marcus Smith's and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s tries extending England's lead, further yellow cards for Henry Pollock and Emmanuel Iyogun put them back under pressure.

In a nail-biting finish, Justo Piccardo's late try brought Argentina within a converted score, and Bautista Delguy seemed to have equalized, only for a TMO review to rule him out of bounds, securing the win for England. The match showcased intense moments, with England's ill-discipline nearly costing them the game.

Player of the match Immanuel Feyi-Waboso commented on the dramatic encounter, emphasizing the challenges posed by Argentina's passionate fans and the need for improved discipline moving forward.