Argentina just engineered one of the most stunning comebacks we've seen in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, taking down England 2-1 after being down a goal in the final minutes. You know Lionel Messi, the Argentinian superstar, was absolutely buzzing and emotional after that incredible victory. He should be, because this was pure magic.
Messi Is Doing That GOAT Stuff Again
Seriously, Messi only adds to his GOAT resume every time he steps on the pitch. This match? He assisted on both of Argentina's goals, which is just absurd. First, he fed Enzo Fernández in the 85th minute to tie it up. Then, two minutes into stoppage time, he set up Lautaro Martínez for the winner. That's clutch, people. That's the stuff legends are made of. Messi now leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals, tying France's Kylian Mbappé, but he holds the tiebreaker with four assists to Mbappé's three. How do you argue against that kind of impact?Argentina's Untouchable Late-Game Magic
This wasn't just some one-off lucky break for Argentina. This team has been on an absolute emotional rollercoaster in the knockout round, pulling off late-game heroics constantly. Remember the Round of 32? They withstood a tremendous effort from Cabo Verde before winning 3-2 in extra time. Then, in the Round of 16, they defeated Egypt 3-2 after being down 2-0 in the 79th minute, scoring three goals in just 14 minutes. The defending World Cup champions then took down Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals thanks to two goals in the second half of extra time. They've now scored 12 goals, including one own goal, from the 75th minute onward over seven 2026 World Cup matches. It's not luck, it's a pattern, and it's terrifying for opponents. Now, Argentina is headed to the World Cup final. They're set to play Spain on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Can Messi and this resilient squad complete the journey and lift the trophy again? You absolutely do not want to miss it.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.