Recap: Argentina eliminates England 2-1 to defend World Cup vs. Spain

Lionel Messi had two assists with Lamine Yamal and Spain up next in Sunday's final.

Enzo Fernandez rescued Argentina with an 85th-minute long-range strike before Lautaro Martinez headed home in the 92nd minute. Lionel Messi assisted both.
Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute after tapping home Morgan Rogers' cross in transition. But head coach Thomas Tuchel went too defensive too early.
Argentina will take on Spain in Sunday's final after La Furia Roja eliminated France, the 2022 runners-up, 2-0 on Tuesday.
La Albiceleste are attempting to repeat as World Cup champions, a rare feat that hasn't happened in 70 years. They have three titles in total to Spain's one.
Believe it or not, Messi faced England for the first time in his career. The two nations last faced off in a friendly in 2005, with the Three Lions winning 3-2.
The Three Lions have only one World Cup to their name, which came on home soil in 1966. They have not made the final since.
Argentina entered the game as the No. 3-ranked team by FIFA, with England right behind at No. 4.

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