England’s hopes of reaching the final came to an end after a late defensive lapse.
Lautaro Martinez headed home from a Lionel Messi cross at the back post just six minutes after England failed to respond with renewed intensity.
Thomas Tuchel introduced Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford in search of an equalizer, but the defending champions maintained their lead.
The victory secures a place in Sunday’s final in New York for Lionel Scaloni’s side.
They will face European champions Spain, with the opportunity to become only the third nation to win consecutive World Cups.
