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Argentina Edges England 2-1 to Reach World Cup Final

In a thrilling World Cup semifinal, Argentina triumphed over England with a 2-1 comeback victory, securing their place in the final. The match began intensely, with Anthony Gordon scoring for England in the first half after a deep cross from Morgan Rogers.

Argentina struggled initially but found their rhythm after halftime. Lionel Messi's vision played a crucial role, as he assisted Nico Gonzalez, whose shot was saved by England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Alexi Mac Allister then equalized in the 85th minute with a swerving shot from outside the area. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Lisandro Martinez headed in a cross from Messi, sealing the win at 2-1.

This victory marks Argentina's qualification for their third World Cup final, where they will face Spain on Sunday, aiming to become the first nation to win consecutive World Cup titles since Brazil in 1962.

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