Messi’s Last Shot at Back-to-Back Cups | Spokane News

Argentina stunned England 2-1 in a heart-pounding semifinal, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in the 92nd minute off a sublime assist from Lionel Messi—possibly his final shot at back-to-back World Cups. After England briefly led, Argentina clawed back to tie it in the 85th, then Messi delivered magic under pressure. At 39, Messi defied age with a masterclass, while England’s Pickford made heroic saves. Spain, who edged out heavy favorite France in a duller semifinal, now faces Argentina in the final—a clash of titans where Messi’s legacy hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7722d8d7c5b8fa13