After beating England, Messi sets five new World Cup records

Argentina booked their place in the 2026 World Cup final with a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over England on 15 July at Atlanta Stadium, keeping their hopes of defending the title alive. They will now face Spain in Sunday’s final in what promises to be a blockbuster showdown.

It was another unforgettable night for football fans, with Lionel Messi once again proving why he’s one of the greatest players of all time. The Argentina captain inspired his side to a second consecutive World Cup final, playing a decisive role as they turned the match around in the closing stages of one of the tournament’s most gripping semi-finals.

Argentina fight back to reach the final

England looked on course for a place in the final after taking the lead, but Messi stepped up when it mattered most. The veteran playmaker produced two brilliant assists to complete Argentina’s comeback.

His first pass found Enzo Fernández, who fired home the equaliser, before Lautaro Martínez finished off another Messi setup to score the winner and send Argentina into the final. The dramatic victory sparked huge celebrations among the Argentine players and supporters.

The reigning champions are now just one win away from defending their crown as they prepare for a mouth-watering final against Spain.

Messi adds more records to his incredible legacy

As if leading Argentina to another World Cup final wasn’t enough, Messi also added several more milestones to his remarkable career.

His two assists against England took his total to 12 World Cup assists, extending his record as the tournament’s all-time leading assist provider.

The Argentine superstar also became the player with the most goal contributions in World Cup knockout matches, adding yet another record to his already extraordinary legacy.

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