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🔥 Messi inspires Argentina's late comeback to sink England at World Cup

Lionel Messi delivered another iconic World Cup moment as Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a gripping semi-final at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, booking a place in Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.

Anthony Gordon gave England the lead 10 minutes into the second half, putting the Three Lions on course for their first World Cup final since 1966. But Argentina, inspired by their captain, fought back late to snatch victory — with Messi involved in both goals in the closing stages.

The defending champions will now face Spain — who eliminated France on Tuesday — in Sunday's final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as they bid to become the first nation since Brazil (1958 & 1962) to successfully defend the World Cup. Messi described the win as "special" and anticipates a closely matched contest against the European champions.

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