{Watch} Messi and Argentina advance to World Cup Final in thrilling match against England

England v Argentina: Semi Final - FIFA World Cup 2026 ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates with teammates after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) (Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

By Toni & Tony

It was the battle of the Giants, but at the end Lionel Messi showed us once again why he’s just not really human.

The final is set:Argentina scored two late goals to defeat a shocked England 2-1 to advance to a second consecutive World Cup final.The Argentines will meet Spain, whichbeat France 2-0yesterday to book their trip to MetLife Stadium on July 19.