England vs Argentina: Messi's brace sends Argentina to World Cup final

In a hard‑fought clash, Argentina beat England 2‑1 to secure a place in the World Cup final. Lionel Messi scored both goals, demonstrating that his quality remains undiminished at 39.

England manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical gamble backfired, allowing Argentina to dominate the latter stages. The win brings Argentina one step closer to a possible tournament triumph.