Messi Sets Up Two Late Goals, Argentina Reaches World Cup Final
Argentina trailed 1-0 for most of the semifinal before scoring twice in the final five minutes to win 2-1.
- Anthony Gordon gave England a 55th-minute lead that held until the final ten minutes.
- Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute off a Messi assist.
- Lautaro Martínez won it in second-half stoppage time, 90+2', with Messi's second assist.
Why it matters: Ninety minutes of play settled nothing; the final minutes settled everything.
FIFA.com match report: England 2-1 Argentina ↗ · Jul 16, 20267/16/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check