Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina secured a place in the World Cup final for the second consecutive time after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against England in the semi-finals. England initially led with Anthony Gordon's goal in the 55th minute, but Argentina equalised in the 85th minute through Enzo Fernandez, followed by Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in extra time. Both of Argentina's crucial late goals were orchestrated by captain Lionel Messi, who was given freedom to roam, leading to devastating consequences for England's defence. Argentinian media outlets widely celebrated the 'madness' of their team's late turnaround, with headlines such as 'Miracle of football' and 'Heroic finalists' emphasising the dramatic nature of the win. Argentina will now face European champions Spain in Sunday's final, while England will compete against France in the third-place play-off. In fullArgentine media react as comeback victory seals place in World Cup finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How Argentine media reacted as world champions knock England out of World Cup
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina secured a place in the World Cup final for the second consecutive time after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against England in the semi-finals. England initially led with Anthony Gordon's goal in the 55th minute, but Argentina equalised in the 85th minute through Enzo Fernandez, followed by Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in extra time. Both of Argentina's crucial late goals were orchestrated by captain Lionel Messi, who was given freedom to roam, leading to devastating consequences for England's defence. Argentinian media outlets widely celebrated the 'madness' of their team's late turnaround, with headlines such as 'Miracle of football' and 'Heroic finalists' emphasising the dramatic nature of the win. Argentina will now face European champions Spain in Sunday's final, while England will compete against France in the third-place play-off. In fullArgentine media react as comeback victory seals place in World Cup finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
