A World Cup semifinal between two heavyweights has concluded in Atlanta, and with a 2-1 win, Argentina is headed to the final once again. Argentina again found momentum in the final moments with a pair of late goals from Lautaro Martinez and Enzo FernándezArgentina will meet Spain, whose defensive prowess and swagger allowed them to clinch a spot in the World Cup final with a 2-0 win against France on Tuesday.Follow along for key moments, analysis and highlights.Today’s live updates have ended. Read more AP World Cup coverage here.What to know: Argentina advances: Argentina moves on to Sunday’s World Cup final to face Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium. England is off to Miami: England will face France in Miami on Saturday in the third-place game.A long-running beef: Argentina and England have plenty of beef on and off the soccer field prior to today’s semifinal match. The off-the-field tensions go back to the 1982 conflict over the Falkland Islands, while the soccer rivalry also has been intense for decades.
Argentine political leaders celebrate victory
Argentine political leaders celebrated the team’s victory over England to reach its second straight World Cup final.“Come on, Argentina, my love! Thank you!” Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno posted on X.Sen. Patricia Bullrich praised Lionel Messi and the team, saying, “Argentines are going crazy.”President Javier Milei also celebrated the triumph, writing, “Come on, Argentina, damn it!”
