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The defending champion that keeps finding one more decisive moment

A team that can look stretched, stay alive, and still produce the tournament's defining action.

Current moodOne win from another title

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Argentina keeps turning difficult knockout matches into proof that composure and star power travel. The defending champions are back in the final after another late comeback.

Read the full story: Argentina 2, England 1: Messi turned seven late minutes into another World Cup finalPublished July 15, 2026

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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.