Lionel Messi fuels Argentina’s stunning late rally past England into World Cup final
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a 2-1 victory over England, securing the defending champion's place in the World Cup final.
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The brief
Argentina has advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England 2-1. Lionel Messi played a key role in fueling a late rally to secure the win for the defending champions.
Coverage from AP News, The New York Times, and The Guardian emphasizes Argentina's intent and Messi's contribution to the comeback. The Guardian and The New York Times specifically highlight England manager Tuchel, questioning if his approach contributed to the team's collapse.
Future focus remains on Argentina's appearance in the final. Meanwhile, BBC reports that England fans remain proud of their team following the semi-final loss.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
Argentina defeated England 2-1.
Who is the defending champion in this tournament?
Argentina is the defending champion.
Who was the manager for England during the match?
The England team was managed by Tuchel.
Coverage (4)
- Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1 AP News · 4h ago
- England fans 'proud' of team despite semi-final loss BBC · 4h ago
- It was supposed to be different but Argentina showed intent, Tuchel showed fear The Guardian · 4h ago
- Lionel Messi sets up stunning World Cup comeback to put Argentina in final, did Tuchel cause England collapse? The New York Times · 4h ago
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