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Argentina stun England 2-1 with late comeback to reach W’Cup final

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  • Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic comeback to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
  • Lionel Messi provided two assists, including the game-winning cross in stoppage time.
  • Argentina will face Spain in the final, aiming for a second consecutive World Cup title.

Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday, securing their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The defending champions will now face Spain in their quest for a second consecutive World Cup title.

England had appeared set to end their 60-year wait for a World Cup final appearance after Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the 55th minute. However, Argentina mounted a furious late rally.

Enzo Fernández equalized for Argentina in the 85th minute with a powerful strike. Just moments later, in stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez headed home a precise cross from Lionel Messi to seal the victory for Lionel Scaloni’s side.

Lionel Messi was pivotal in the comeback, contributing two crucial assists. His performance in the match, including the decisive cross for the winning goal, underscored his continued influence on the world stage. Messi has now accumulated 8 goals and 4 assists in the current tournament, adding to his remarkable World Cup career record of 21 goals and 12 assists.

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