Messi's two assists send Argentina past England 2-1 into the 2026 World Cup final

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⚽ All the latest in the aftermath from dramatic day in Atlanta

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Lionel Messi will play in a third World Cup final at the age of 39 after helping to drag Argentina over the line with a pair of assists in their semi-final win against England.

But was Messi’s effervescent best enough to earn a perfect rating? And what score did England’s captain Harry Kane earn as his side failed to hang on to their spot in a World Cup final in the dying stages? Ed Aarons was at Atlanta Stadium marking the players as the action unfolded.

Jude Bellingham Fired up from the start, came close to losing his rag in injury time – couldn’t save England this time.

Anthony Gordon Has come of age at this tournament. Will never forget scoring in a World Cup semi-final.

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