Argentina scored twice after the 84th minute to beat England 2-1 behind assists from the 39-year-old superstar.
July 15, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT / Updated July 15, 2026, 8:00 PM EDTBy Andrew GreifWith just six minutes plus stoppage time remaining, England appeared on the verge of advancing to the country’s first World Cup final in 60 years.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
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