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Argentina 2, England 1: Messi turned seven late minutes into another World Cup final
England led until the 85th minute. Then Lionel Messi supplied two assists, Enzo Fernandez found the equalizer, and Lautaro Martinez headed Argentina into Sunday's final against Spain.
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Argentina 2, England 1: Messi turned seven late minutes into another World Cup final
England led until the 85th minute. Then Lionel Messi supplied two assists, Enzo Fernandez found the equalizer, and Lautaro Martinez headed Argentina into Sunday's final against Spain.
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