Argentina vs England produced another dramatic finish on Wednesday as the defending world champions scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 victory and reach a second consecutive World Cup final.
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England took the lead in the 55th minute when forward Anthony Gordon converted a cross to put his side ahead.
However, Argentina responded with sustained attacking pressure. The defending champions created several chances before midfielder Enzo Fernández fired a long-range strike into the net in the 85th minute to level the match at 1-1.
Then, Argentina completed the comeback in stoppage time. Forward Lautaro Martínez headed home a cross from Lionel Messi, sending Argentine supporters into celebration. Messi provided the assists for both goals.
Meanwhile, Argentina continued its remarkable run through the knockout stage. The team previously survived extra-time battles against Cape Verde and Switzerland. It also recovered from a two-goal deficit to eliminate Egypt.
Throughout the knockout rounds, Argentina repeatedly overcame difficult situations. The team’s resilience has kept its title defence alive.
Next, Argentina will face Spain in Sunday’s final. Spain secured its place in the championship match after defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday.
