Football

Argentina has officially punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic semifinal victory over England, continuing Lionel Messi’s dream run as the defending champions overcome Cape Verde, Egypt, Switzerland, and England to reach New York.

From their 2022 World Cup triumph to the Copa América 2024 victory, Argentina has cemented its legacy as the greatest football team ever, led by Lionel Messi and a generation of unmatched talent.

Spain stunned the football world by defeating favorites France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring to secure their second-ever final appearance.

Defending champions Argentina crushed Switzerland 3-1 in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, scoring three goals in 13 minutes to secure their spot in the semifinals.

The 2026 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England is set for July 15 in Atlanta, featuring Lionel Messi's final World Cup run against a resurgent England squad.