Sports Media World Reacts to Argentina's Thrilling Win over England to Reach World Cup Final
Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scored late as Argentina rallied from a 1-0 deficit, with Spain next in the final.
- Defending champion Argentina advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Wednesday after a 2-1 comeback victory against England in Atlanta. The reigning champions scored twice in the final minutes to stun their opponents.
- England controlled the semifinal for 84 minutes with a 1-0 lead, hoping to end a 60-year World Cup drought. Argentina's resilience in previous knockout rounds set the stage for another improbable comeback.
- Midfielder Enzo Fernández drilled an equalizer in the 85th minute. Seven minutes later, Lautaro Martínez headed home the winner following a precise cross from Lionel Messi in stoppage time.
- Legendary NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes led social media reactions to Argentina's stunning victory. Mahomes called Messi the "GOAT" after the resilient performance, while Brady kept his response simple.
- On Sunday, Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. A victory would make Argentina the first back-to-back champions since Brazil .
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Good thing it didn't go to a penalty shootout... England goalkeeper's water bottle containing the PK secret becomes a trophy for Argentina's thrilling comeback victory. OSEN = Reporter Kang Pil-ju. Lionel Messi (39), Inter Miami, and the Argentina players breathed a sigh of relief after seeing an unexpected item following their victory against England. Argentina's last
The Argentine press highlighted the “historical dating back” that, “with football” and “with pure heart”, took Wednesday to the Albiceleste to play “its best match” in the 2026 World Cup, with a 1-2 on England that led her to play next Sunday the final with Spain.
The Trans-Andean newspapers catalogued the albiceleste triumph as "historical" and assured that this result will be "forever".
The international press highlighted the reaction of the albiceleste team in Atlanta, highlighted the weight of its captain and put the focus on the next duel to Spain for the title
The victory of the Albiceleste unleashes the Argentines as a world triumph. Caroselli and fireworks in Buenos Aires welcomed the third final achieved in 12 years and, above all, the victory against the eternal enemy England. (ANSA)
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