2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi Propels Argentina to Second Consecutive Title

Author: Othniel KOUASSIPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Argentina

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2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi Propels Argentina to Second Consecutive Title

Argentina, trailing 1-0 to England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, came back to win 2-1 thanks to two assists from Lionel Messi. The match was played on July 15 in Atlanta. Argentina changed their system in the second half to equalize and secure their place in the final.

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