Argentina, the defending champions, defeat England 2-1 in their World Cup semi-final to reach the final against Spain. The match features a dramatic comeback after Argentina fall behind, then equalise and complete the turnaround late on. Lionel Messi is repeatedly highlighted across reports as a central figure, providing the key role in Argentina’s attacking play. Enzo Fernandez scores Argentina’s first goal in the comeback sequence. England’s lead is overturned as Argentina push forward in a tense and heavily charged contest.
Lautaro Martinez scores the decisive winner in stoppage time, reported as the 92nd minute. Multiple sources describe the goal as arriving late and sealing the victory, sending Argentina into the final against Spain. The accounts focus on the timing of the comeback, the involvement of Messi in setting up the scoring moments, and the impact of Martinez’s late finish.
