Argentina Stuns England in World Cup Semifinal
Argentina's national football team has advanced to the FIFA World Cup final after a stunning comeback against England. The match, held Wednesday in Atlanta, ended 2-1 in favor of the Argentines, who scored two late goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes.
As expected, Lionel Messi was the center of attention, celebrating wildly with his teammates after the decisive goal. English fans, including famous David and Victoria Beckham, were visibly devastated by the turn of events.
Argentina will now face Spain in the final on Sunday in New Jersey. The defending champions have a chance to become the first team since 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
For England, the tournament isn't over: they will play France in the third-place match on Saturday in Miami. It's an opportunity to ease the pain of defeat, but for now, English supporters are experiencing one of the most dramatic moments in the national team's history.
The match in Atlanta is already being called one of the most exciting of the tournament. Argentina showed character and determination, which is especially valuable for a team aiming to make history.
Spain, meanwhile, is preparing for the final, knowing they face a formidable opponent. Bookmakers give a slight edge to Argentina, but the final promises to be unpredictable.