Two teams have reached the final stage of their FIFA World Cup title race. Spain and Argentina have already reached the final. Riding on a magical performance from Lionel Messi, defending champions Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the second semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.

They will now face Spain for the title on July 19th. Argentina trailed 0-1 for 85 minutes before scoring two goals in the final seven minutes to secure a thrilling victory. Anthony Gordon's 48th-minute goal in Atlanta put England on course for the final, but Lionel Messi's stellar performance followed.

Messi's short corner was converted by Enzo Fernandez with a superb goal from 25 yards to equalize the score. Then, in the second minute of injury time, substitute Lautaro Martinez scored a perfect header from Messi's cross to seal the victory for his team. Argentina thus reached their seventh World Cup final.

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