Argentina's World Cup Final Prep Delayed by Storms
Argentina's preparations for the World Cup final were disrupted by flight delays caused by storms in Atlanta. The Argentina National Football Team, led by coach Lionel Scaloni, intended to fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to New York following their dramatic 2-1 semi-final victory over England.
The match saw Anthony Gordon score first for England, but Argentina equalized with a late goal from Enzo Fernandez, followed by a winning header from Lautaro Martinez, assisted by Lionel Messi in added time. Due to the storm-induced delays, the team faced an unexpected layover, which could limit their training time ahead of the final against Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.
Spain had already arrived in New Jersey a day earlier after defeating France 2-0 in their semi-final. Argentina hopes the travel issues will not adversely affect their performance in the final.
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