ATLANTA (AP): England desperately wanted to protect their lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semi-finals. Coach Thomas Tuchel made line-up and strategy changes to build a wall in front of goal.Argentina and Lionel Messi simply kicked it down.England led 1-0 late in the second half before Messi assisted on goals by Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give Argentina a wild 2-1 victory yesterday and a spot in the World Cup final against Spain.

With eight goals and two assists in this World Cup, Lionel Messi remains England's biggest obstacle ahead of Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta. | Football News

ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the…

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals.

ATLANTA, July 15 : Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel…

ATLANTA, July 15 : Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel…

Lightning has struck twice for England. Just as they dared to dream of a first World Cup final on foreign soil, a masterclass in late-game execution by Lionel Messi dragged…

Argentina came from behind in the final minutes in Atlanta to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final for the second successive tournament

The defending champion trailed 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time before Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored.

The defending champion trailed 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time before Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored.

Analysis of an extraordinary World Cup semifinal

Substitutions backfire for England, as Lionel Messi helps inspire Argentina’s comeback to make final

The Three Lions led Argentina in the semi-final but were unable to capitalise on their position resulting in a loss reminiscent of recent major tournament failures

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.

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Thomas Tuchel said he had ‘no regrets’ despite coming under fire following his defensive substitutions in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina

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England führt gegen Argentinien und steht kurz vor dem Einzug ins WM-Finale. Doch dann gibt Tuchels Mannschaft das Spiel komplett aus der Hand. Der deutsche Trainer muss sich…

Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late to seal Argentina's win.

ATLANTA — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback. Trailing 1-0 going into the...

England's World Cup ends in heartbreak again, with questions being asked of its manager's decisions as Lionel Messi plotted Argentina's win and the Three Lions' demise. Here are…