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Argentina Shows Remarkable Late-Game Resilience to Reach Second Consecutive World Cup Final
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First reported by N12 · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Argentina reached the World Cup final for the second consecutive time by winning 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal, marking their fifth late goal in the 2026 tournament. Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez were key contributors in these decisive moments, highlighting Argentina's resilience and strong finishing throughout the competition.
- 01Argentina reached the World Cup final for the second consecutive tournament after a 2-1 semifinal win.
- 02This was Argentina's fifth late goal in the 2026 World Cup, showcasing their clutch performance.
- 03Lionel Messi scored a stoppage-time goal against Austria in the group stage.
- 04Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer and winning goal in the round of 16 and semifinal respectively.
- 05Argentina scored two late goals in extra time against Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
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