Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role in securing a final clash with Spain. England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the team became too passive following their early second-half lead. The semi-final carried added tension due to a lingering political dispute between the two nations. England faced severe media backlash for their defensive approach, with the manager's decisions coming under intense scrutiny after the team's World Cup dream ended.