Argentina delivered one of the most dramatic comebacks in World Cup history on Wednesday, overcoming England with two late goals to secure a 2-1 victory in the semifinal match held in Atlanta. The stunning result sends Argentina to Sunday's final in New Jersey, where they will face Spain for the championship.
The match appeared destined for an England victory until Argentina mounted a furious rally in the closing minutes. Lionel Messi and his teammates found the net in the 85th minute, then struck again in the 92nd minute to complete the remarkable turnaround. The late surge left England's players and supporters in visible shock as their World Cup dreams evaporated in the span of seven minutes.
Among those witnessing England's heartbreaking defeat were David and Victoria Beckham, who were photographed at the match as the final whistle confirmed their nation's elimination from the tournament.
Argentina's victory sets up a championship showdown with Spain on Sunday in New Jersey. Should Argentina prevail, they would become the first country to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil accomplished the feat in 1962, according to TMZ.com.
While England's tournament ends in disappointment, the team will have one final opportunity to claim hardware. They are scheduled to face France in Saturday's third-place match in Miami, offering a chance to salvage some measure of success from their World Cup campaign.
The semifinal result continues Argentina's pursuit of international soccer's most prestigious trophy, with Messi leading the charge as the tournament reaches its climactic conclusion. Sunday's final in New Jersey promises to be a showcase between two of the sport's powerhouse nations, each seeking to etch their names in World Cup history.
About the Author
Ava Hart
Ava Hart is a pop culture junkie and loves to share what's happening in Hollywood and what trends are taking the world by storm.
