Messi's two assists lead Argentina past England in World Cup semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Lionel Messi contributed two assists in Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal on July 15, 2026. The match took place at Atlanta Stadium, where Messi assisted Argentina's equalizer and the winning goal. The win secures Argentina's place in the World Cup final. Messi's family was present in the stadium, celebrating his performance alongside him.
- •Argentina defeats England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal.
- •Messi assists both goals for Argentina.
- •Game held at Atlanta Stadium.
- •Argentina advances to the World Cup final.
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Magical Lionel Messi leads Argentina rally past England for trip back to World Cup final
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi, Argentina rally past England to reach World Cup Final
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Messi, family celebrate Argentina star pushing team past England and into World Cup final
"Lionel Messi's family was in Atlanta to watch him put in a two-assist performance as Argentina rallied past England to book a place in the World Cup final.
"Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.
"Lionel Messi assisted two late scores to spark a historic rally past England, leading Argentina back to the World Cup Final on Wednesday in Atlanta.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 12:08 AMMagical Lionel Messi leads Argentina rally past England for trip back to World Cup final
Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 12:01 AMLionel Messi, Argentina rally past England to reach World Cup Final
Lionel Messi assisted two late scores to spark a historic rally past England, leading Argentina back to the World Cup Final on Wednesday in Atlanta.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 10:45 PMMessi, family celebrate Argentina star pushing team past England and into World Cup final
Lionel Messi's family was in Atlanta to watch him put in a two-assist performance as Argentina rallied past England to book a place in the World Cup final.
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