Argentina have reached the World Cup final once again. In a thrilling FIFA World Cup semifinal at Atlanta Stadium, Argentina overcame a spirited England side with a 2-1 victory sealed in the dying seconds, sending the defending champions into the final.
England took a first-half lead through Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute, but Argentina responded late. Enzo Fernández leveled the score in the 85th minute with a stunning long-range strike assisted by Lionel Messi. Then, in stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez delivered the winner, sparking wild celebrations among the Argentine squad.
Watch: Lionel Messi loses it as Argentina defeats England with dramatic stoppage-time winner to reach World Cup final
The raw emotion of the moment was captured in a viral video, showing an England player in dark blue collapsing to his knees on the pitch in despair as Argentine players and staff rushed in celebration. Nearby, Messi dropped to his knees in apparent disbelief and joy.
The moment of joy, those emotions by Messi in the viral clip, underscoring the significance for the Argentine superstar, who continues to chase glory in what many believe could be among his final World Cup appearances.
Physical intensity, referee decisions, and standout defensive plays, including heroics from Jordan Pickford, marked the match. Argentina now advance to the final, where they will face Spain, keeping their dreams of back-to-back World Cup titles alive.
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