Argentina captain Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to football icon Diego Maradona after guiding the Albiceleste to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over England, saying the late legend would be "smiling from above."
Argentina's dramatic 2-1 victory over England to book a second successive FIFA World Cup final was overshadowed by clashes between rival supporters inside and outside Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after the match.
Lionel Messi delivered a pointed response to critics after inspiring Argentina to a 2-1 victory over England, sending the defending champions into a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final.
Argentina is facing the prospect of disciplinary action from FIFA after players celebrated their dramatic World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a controversial banner concerning the Falkland Islands.
Argentina has secured a spot in the World Cup final against Spain after staging a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1, scoring twice in just six minutes and 24 seconds at the end of a fierce semifinal.
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