Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Lionel Messi, the 39-year-old captain and talisman, inspired a dramatic late come-from-behind victory to secure Argentina's place in the final.
After trailing by one goal, Argentina overturned the deficit in the closing minutes. Messi provided two assists in the dying moments of the match, first setting up Enzo Fernandez for the equalizer and then delivering the cross for Lautaro Martínez's winning goal.
Following the win, Messi expressed that he was not surprised by his team's ability to dig themselves out of a hole and paid tribute to his teammates' never-say-die attitude. Argentina will face Spain in the title decider on July 19.