Argentina v England, semi-final, players, teams, games, fixtures, results
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final following late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. The victory secures Argentina a spot in the final against Spain, marking a significant moment for Lionel Messi in his final World Cup appearance.
Why it matters
The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, and this match represents a high-stakes conclusion to a historic football rivalry.
Pinned post from 9.56am Go to latest Argentina late show sinks England and sets up final against Spain By Lori Ewing Atlanta: Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final to send Lionel Messi’s reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.
The article provides a straightforward, factual account of the match events and quotes from the winning manager without loaded language.
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