Messi magic sends Argentina past England into World Cup final
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, with Lionel Messi providing two assists to secure a spot in the final against Spain. The victory keeps Argentina's hopes alive for back-to-back World Cup titles.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant moment in international football history as Argentina attempts to become the first team since 1962 to win consecutive World Cups.
ATLANTA, July 16 — Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to keep his team on track for back-to-back titles.
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