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Defending champions Argentina have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in a high-stakes semi-final clash at Hard Rock Stadium.
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England took a deserved lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished clinically to send the Three Lions ahead. However, Lionel Messi’s Argentina showed their champion pedigree in the closing stages, mounting a late comeback. Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute with a composed strike before Lautaro Martínez sealed the win with a dramatic late goal at 90+2, sending Argentine fans into ecstasy and the stadium into raptures.
Argentina reaches 2026 World Cup final after defeating England in 2-1 thriller
Messi, who was instrumental throughout, was seen celebrating wildly as the final whistle blew, reinforcing his status as a talisman for the national team. The win sets up a mouthwatering final for Argentina as they chase back-to-back World Cup titles. England, despite an impressive tournament run, exit at the semi-final stage once again.
The match lived up to the historic rivalry between the two footballing nations, delivering tension, quality, and unforgettable drama right until the final moments. They will now face Spain in the final for the coveted title and honor. Can Messi defend the title? Can Argentina become the only third nation to win back-to-back World Cup trophies? Or will Spain win their second? It remains to be seen.
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