Argentina break English hearts with late World Cup semi-final comeback

Argentina break English hearts with late World Cup semi-final comeback

Lionel Messi assists twice as reigning champions secure 2-1 win to reach back-to-back finals

England hearts broken after Argentina’s dramatic late double books World Cup final spot

Anthony Gordon had given Three Lions second-half lead Enzo Fernández levelled before Lautaro Martínez winner England suffered World Cup heartache on Wednesday night with two late goals in seven minutes giving Argentina a 2-1 comeback win and place in the final against Spain on Sunday. Lautaro Martínez scored the winner with a close-range header in injury time after Enzo Fernández had equalised with a superb strike from the edge of England’s penalty area in the 85th minute, with Lionel Messi providing the assists for both goals. Continue reading...