After a scoreless first half, England broke through to take the lead, igniting celebrations from Three Lions fans. As the match tightened late in regulation, Argentina supporters braced for a finish, and the crowd erupted when the comeback began to land—Argentina equalized in the closing stages, then surged ahead shortly afterward.
Lionel Messi played a central role with two assists, including involvement on the equalizing goal and the setup for Argentina’s second score. The shift to jubilation carried through the final whistle, with Argentina fans dancing, chanting, and marching through the streets as they looked ahead to Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain.
England supporters expressed disappointment but focused on how the game unfolded, with one fan noting the match felt well-covered from a officiating standpoint while expressing hope to compete for third place. The win also propelled Messi ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé in the Golden Boot race.