World Cup 2026: In seven minutes, Lionel Messi sends Argentina to the final

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Argentina

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World Cup 2026: In seven minutes, Lionel Messi sends Argentina to the final

Argentina, trailing 1-0 until the 85th minute, overturned England 2-1 in seven minutes to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup final. Lionel Messi provided two assists: first to Enzo Fernández for the equalizer in the 85th, then to Lautaro Martínez for the winner in stoppage time. The defending champions will face Spain in the final. At 39, Messi continues to write his legend.

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