Bailey JohnsonJul 16, 2026 – 7.37amAtlanta | Lionel Messi wasn’t ready for it to be over.Argentina trailed England well into the final minutes of Wednesday’s (Thursday AEST) World Cup semifinal, but two assists from Messi, Argentina’s talisman, superstar and heartbeat, lifted his team to yet another comeback in this tournament and a date with Spain in the final on Sunday.Washington PostSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles