Lionel Messi inspired the turnaround by setting up Enzo Fernandez, who fired a powerful long-range strike into the net in the 85th minute to level the score|@Argentina|X
With the World Cup final on Sunday, Argentina staged a dramatic late fightback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a title showdown with Spain.
England looked set for victory after Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute following a move involving Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers. However, the defending champions refused to back down and increased the pressure in the closing stages.
Lionel Messi inspired the turnaround by setting up Enzo Fernandez, who fired a powerful long-range strike into the net in the 85th minute to level the score.
Just as extra time seemed certain, Messi delivered a pinpoint cross that substitute Lautaro Martinez headed home, sealing Argentina’s entry into the finale.
The celebrations, however, may come at a cost. FIFA could take disciplinary action after Argentina’s players displayed a message reading, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”), supporting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands, which is a British Overseas Territory.
FIFA fined Argentina in 2014 for using the same slogan before a friendly match, citing rules banning political statements in football.