Lionel Messi delivers once again for Argentina

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July 15, 2026

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ATLANTA (AP) – Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates.

With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy for Argentina.

Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but the 39-year-old assisted on two late strikes that carried La Albiceleste to another stunning comeback for a 2-1 victory over England in the semifinals on Wednesday.

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