Lionel Messi Unleashes Pent-Up Emotions After Argentina's Epic Comeback Win Over England In World Cup Semis | Watch
Lionel Messi Unleashes Pent-Up Emotions After Argentina's Epic Comeback Win Over England In World Cup Semis | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026
Lionel Messi Unleashes Pent-Up Emotions After Argentina's Epic Comeback Win Over England In World Cup Semis | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 10:20 IST Argentina captain Lionel Messi is one step away from immortality as he eyes a second straight world cup triumph. Argentina captain Lionel Messi (left) is all pumped up after his team's entry into world cup final. (Reuters Photo) This is familiar territory for Lionel Messi. It is the third time he has reached the biggest stage in world football. He has been here before, twice. The first time, in 2014, Germany broke both his and Argentina’s hearts. The second, he delivered one of the finest performances of his career, dragging Argentina to a penalty shootout against France before his side prevailed in an unforgettable finale in 2022. Now, in 2026, Messi has once again worked his magic, carrying Argentina into another FIFA World Cup final. Yet, despite having stood on this stage before, the 39-year-old’s excitement remains as raw as ever. The dream of becoming a world champion still burns just as brightly. 🚨🎥 What a historic clip!• Messi celebrates wildly after qualifying for the World Cup final..
What passion this man has! 🇦🇷🔥 pic.twitter.com/yfUncNLzU0 — Tiger eye 👁️ (@Tigereye_ball) July 15, 2026 His emotional celebrations after inspiring Argentina’s stunning 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinal in Atlanta have gone viral. Every fist pump, every roar, every expression has resonated with fans, who have been struck by just how much the moment still means to a player widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers the game has ever seen. “It is crazy to be playing in back-to-back finals," an ecstatic Messi said after the match. “Once again we managed to do the job when things were looking bad. We never stopped believing." Messi has now played a record 33 World Cup games across six different tournaments. “These are special feelings. I think the squad could feel it and this was a game the Argentine people really wanted to win, and so did we," Messi said. “This is still a special fixture," he added having faced England for the first time in his storied career. England captain Harry Kane had nothing but praise for Messi whose two late assists resulted in a turnaround that helped Argentina bounce back after trailing 0-1 till the 85th minute to seal 2-1 win.
“I felt like for large parts of the game, we dealt with him (Messi) really well. But as always with the most dangerous players in the world, when they have the ball in the final third, they can create something," said Kane. “He’s done that again today. He’s obviously one of the best players ever for a reason," he added. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Will Messi finally win another World Cup in 2026? I cannot make predictions about future events. According to news reports, Lionel Messi has led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after a 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Argentina will face Spain in the final. How did Argentina manage their comeback against England? Argentina achieved a 2-1 comeback victory against England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, scoring twice in the closing stages. England led 1-0 after Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute. What makes Messi's 2026 World Cup journey different? Lionel Messi's 2026 World Cup journey is different as he is playing in his sixth tournament and is one step away from a second consecutive World Cup triumph.
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