Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Spain in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the defending champions came from a goal down to beat England in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta. Messi assisted both goals for Argentina, which were converted by Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, respectively. Fernandez, who escaped a booking in the first half, scored a screamer to equalise in the 85th minute. Martinez, who came on as a second-half substitute, scored three minutes into stoppage time to send the Argentinian fans into a frenzy. England had taken the lead after Anthony Gordon got on the end of a cross from Morgan Rogers. England will now face France in the third-place match on the eve of the final.
