Defending Champion Argentina Reaches World Cup Final by Beating England 2 1 The streets of Buenos Aires erupted in joy as Lionel Messi and his team celebrated their hard fought victory over England, securing a spot in the World Cup final against Spain.
Amidst the fervor, a more nuanced reality beckons: the defending champion's journey to greatness is being powered by an aging superstar and a squad struggling to find its footing.
Argentina's triumph was built on two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.