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Messi’s Magic Sparks Argentina’s Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Final

Messi’s Magic Sparks Argentina’s Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Final

Argentina booked a second straight World Cup final with a stunning late turnaround against England. Lionel Messi set up both goals as Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez struck in the closing minutes of a 2-1 semi-final win in Atlanta. England took the lead through Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute finish. But Argentina dominated possession thereafter, and Messi’s perfectly weighted pass saw Fernández level in the 85th minute. In stoppage time, Messi delivered a brilliant cross for substitute Martínez to head home the winner. The defending champions will now face Spain in the final in East Rutherford, aiming for back-to-back World Cup titles.

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Y
yemi

What do you think sparked Argentina's turnaround after conceding early to England?

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kris

What do you feel was the key change that swung momentum back in Argentina's favour?

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prince

It's impressive how Messi set up those late goals, but individual brilliance often overshadows collective effort in such comebacks.

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jude

I hear you, yet that late fightback needed more than flair—Argentina's structure and substitutes also made it possible.

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olivia

E no easy to credit just Messi, England defence own mistakes contribute plenty to that late turnaround.

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jaruma

Teams chasing late comebacks must balance pressing forward and maintaining defensive shape to avoid conceding again in final minutes.

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