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

Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.

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Lionel Messi and Argentina were behind after 84 minutes, then produced two goals to continue their pursuit of back-to-back tournament wins.

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final

Argentina reached their second consecutive World Cup final after coming from behind to beat England 2-1.

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Substitute Lautaro Martinez scores added-time winner as Lionel Messi provides both assists

Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach their second World Cup final in a row, where they will face Spain.

Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with…

ENGLAND 1-2 ARGENTINA: Another late turnaround saw the World Cup holders through a second successive final, breaking English hearts after Anthony Gordon's goal had put them ahead

Defending champions will take on Spain in Sunday's showpiece thanks to late Fernandez and Martinez goals

Argentina pulled off another miracle, scoring two goals in the span of about seven minutes, the first from Enzo Fernández in the 85th minute and the second

Argentina advanced to the finals and eliminated England from the World Cup, achieving a 2-1 victory with a comeback in the final minutes.

Argentina was losing five minutes from time, yet swiftly turned defeat into victory to reach the final.

Atlanta (dpa) - Titelverteidiger Argentinien steht wieder im WM-Finale. Das Team um Superstar Lionel Messi setzte sich nach fulminantem Comeback mit 2:1 (0:0) gegen England durch.…

Argentina will now aim to become the first nation since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title when they face Spain in Sunday's final

With England leading 1-0 and Argentina's hopes of back-to-back World Cup titles fading, superstar Lionel Messi once again becomes the hero.

Two goals within 10 minutes at the end of regular time helped propel Argentina over England to their second consecutive World Cup final.

Argentina’s World Cup title defense is still alive thanks to a simply unbelievable turnaround against England.