*England’s Three Lions fail to hold on to lead as Albiceleste fight back to win
Duro Ikhazuagbe
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to fight back from a goal down to beat England 2-1 last night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to set up 2026 World Cup final against Spain on Sunday.
Like the South Americans did against Egypt in the Last 16 when they were two goals down with barely 10 minutes to end of the game but went on to score three goals in 11 minutes to progress, the Albiceleste conjured two goals in five minutes to end England’s dream of the cup coming back home after 60 years.
The cup holders who won their third title in Qatar four years ago, were almost on their way home, eliminated by England when they launched a late rally in the
