Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Messi assisted both late goals as Argentina rallied from 1-0 down, with Lautaro Martínez scoring the winner in stoppage time.
- Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, with Messi providing two assists to lead the Albiceleste to a stunning comeback victory.
- England held a lead after Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute, but Argentina rallied when Enzo Fern equalized in the 85th minute with a curling shot from 25 yards.
- Messi orchestrated the winner two minutes into stoppage time, racing toward the end line and crossing to Lautaro Mart, who headed home the decisive goal.
- American sports stars reacted to the dramatic finish on social media; the NFL's Watt posted "WOWWWWWWW" and NBA champion Jalen Brunson added "Argentina is unreal."
- The Albiceleste will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, seeking to become the first repeat champion since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
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