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By Andrew McCarty
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Argentina is headed back to the World Cup final thanks in no small part to Lionel Messi's magic.
Trailing 1-0 against England late in their semifinal showdown, Messi took over in the final 20 minutes of action, delivering two clutch assists as Argentina stormed back to a 2-1 lead and, ultimately, a one-goal victory over the country's rival.
"This team never stops trying. We went out there playing football and with real determination," Messi said about his team after the epic comeback. "We pinned them back in their own half and showed we could win it in normal time, without going to extra time.
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Messi made it clear the win wasn't just for the team, either.
"No Argentine wanted to lose this match. The way this entire World Cup has unfolded has been incredible, especially considering the significance of this semifinal against England. No one wanted to lose today, setting aside any other context, but that's how it is," he said.
Messi and Argentina will face off against a Spanish side that's allowed just one goal against during the 2026 World Cup and defeated a favored France team 2-0 in the semifinal.
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