Argentina Defeats England to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina qualified for the World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England. The match began intensely, with tackles flying and the referee issuing yellow cards to Argentina's Lisandro Martinez and England's Anthony Gordon.
England took the lead in the second half when Gordon scored from a deep cross by Morgan Rogers. Argentina struggled initially but found their rhythm, with Messi's vision creating opportunities.
Nico Gonzalez forced a save from England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, and Alexis Mac Allister hit the post with a header. Argentina equalized in the 85th minute when Mac Allister scored from a pass by Messi.
The winning goal came in stoppage time when Lisandro Martinez headed in Messi's cross, sealing a 2-1 victory. This win marks Argentina's third World Cup final appearance, where they will face Spain on Sunday, aiming to become the first nation to win consecutive titles since Brazil in 1962.
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