Lionel Messi showed he was one of football’s greatest as Argentina came back from a shocking 1-0 down to beat England 2-1 to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The much anticipated semi-final clash met expectations as early in the second half, Anthony Gordon’s goal broke the tie and sent England’s Three Lions on the verge of a historic win.
But Messi refused to switch off in the game, as the Argentine maestro coordinated continuous pressure from the midfield, controlling the pace and slicing across the English defense.
The crucial moment came in the stoppage time, with the score tied after the Inter Miami man initially assisted Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez first goal, Messi sent the ball precisely into the box for substitute Lautaro Martínez to head it in for a spectacular comeback.
This amazing 2-1 victory confirms Argentina’s reputation as a strong team and brings the reigning champions close to back-to-back world success.
With a date against Spain now ahead in the ultimate showdown on Sunday 19th of July, Messi keeps defying age and showing yet again why he is the ultimate icon of football
