Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi and Argentina overcame England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. They advanced to the World Cup Final game on Sunday at New York-New Jersey against Spain. England will challenge France in the Third-Place Game on Saturday in Miami
Argentina reached the championship contest for the second straight time and third occasion in the last four tournaments. England had a chance to reach the title game for second time ever and their first time since 1966 when they captured the World Cup.
Argentina will attempt to be to be the first country to win consecutive World Cup championships since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Spain looks to capture their second World Cup title in that nation's history.
After a scoreless first half, England was able to take a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute of play. Anthony Gordon placed in a half-volley shot from six yards out with his right foot.
Argentina ties it up 1-1 during the 85th minute. Enzo Fernandez blasted right-footed shot from 24 yards away into the left side of the cage off a Messi feed.
It became 2-1 for Argentina in stoppage time at the conclusion of the second half. Messi crossed the ball from the right side with his right foot. Lautaro Martinez put in a header from four yards into the left side of the net. Messi collected his 12th career World Cup assist on the play.
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