Argentina advances to World Cup final with 2-1 win over England
Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after rallying to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after rallying to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta.
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The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to decide the title.Spain beat France...
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Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after rallying to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The conclusion of the semifinal match between England and Argentina on Wednesday marked the end of more than a month and eight matches hosted by the City of Atlanta.For many Atlantans, the World Cup delivered on its promise. “I think it’s met my expectations an...
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ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give the def...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank praised Atlanta’s World Cup showing Wednesday as the city hosted its final match of the tournament: a semifinal between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium.Argentina came from behind late to defeat Engl...
Argentina has advanced to the FIFA World Cup final after defeating England.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury...
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