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Defending champions Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday, securing their place in a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final.
After a hard-fought contest, England broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon found the net to give the Three Lions a deserved lead. Argentina, however, refused to surrender and gradually increased the pressure in search of an equaliser.
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez brought the South Americans level in the 85th minute with a stunning strike from outside the penalty area, setting up a thrilling finale.
Deep into stoppage time, veteran captain Lionel Messi produced a pinpoint cross that Lautaro Martinez headed home, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Argentina supporters and sealing a memorable 2-1 victory.
The win sends Argentina into their second successive World Cup final, where they will face Spain, who booked their place with a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semifinal.
Argentina will now have the opportunity to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to retain the FIFA World Cup title. Messi, 39, once again inspired his side with a decisive contribution, providing the assist for the winning goal as Argentina moved within one victory of another historic triumph.
The final promises to be a blockbuster showdown between two of world football’s traditional powerhouses, with both teams aiming to lift the sport’s biggest prize.
