Lionel Messi provides two assists as Argentina rallies to defeat England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium. Multiple reports describe Messi’s role as decisive during the later stages of the match, when Argentina turns the game around and breaks through England’s defense. The semifinal win sends Argentina back to the World Cup final for the next match, after the comeback victory in Atlanta. While both outlets focus on Messi’s impact, they align on the core match details: the scoreline, the opponent, the competition stage, the venue, and the fact that Messi registers two assists. The reports characterize the performance as coming at critical moments, helping Argentina’s attack create and convert chances to overturn the game’s early state. With the victory, Argentina advances to the final, leaving England to exit the tournament at the semifinal stage.