Live updates: Argentina beats England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal
Lionel Messi had two assists with Lamine Yamal and Spain up next in Sunday's final.
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- Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute after tapping home Morgan Rogers' cross in transition.
- Enzo Fernandez rescued his nation with an 85th-minute strike before Lautaro Martinez headed home in the 92nd minute. Lionel Messi assisted both.
- Argentina entered the game as the No. 3-ranked team by FIFA, with England right behind at No. 4.
- La Albiceleste are attempting to repeat as World Cup champions, a rare feat that hasn't happened in 70 years. They have three in total.
- 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.
- 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 England winning 3-2.
- Spain is awaiting Argentina in Sunday's final after eliminating France, the 2022 runners-up, 2-0 on Tuesday.
Argentina and England are facing off in the second World Cup semifinal. Follow for live updates.