Argentine footballer who scored in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals against Switzerland and the semi-final winner against England.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final, where they will face Spain after coming from behind to snatch victory with a stoppage-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez in a highly charged encounter. …
Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to set up World Cup final against SpainJoy Online
… king play (set-up) and could drop more centrally, where they find the space to make deeper runs up front with a third man movement TRANSITION – Strong in the turnovers (3rd goal against Switzerland) Offensive set pieces have been a key strength of the team with Romero, Martinez …
World Cup 2026: Didi Dramani’s tactical preview of England vs ArgentinaJoy Online
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time as Argentina outlasted Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. …
Argentina sink Switzerland to set up England semiJoy Online
… Enzo Fernandez completed the comeback two minutes into injury time, heading home Lautaro Martinez’s cross to set up a quarter-final tie against Colombia or Switzerland. …
Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat EgyptDaily Guide
… Before Messi’s arrival, Giovani Lo Celso had given Argentina the lead with a stunning first-half free-kick before Lautaro Martinez doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after a VAR review awarded the South Americans a spot-kick. …
Messi Sets New World Cup Record As Argentina Beat Jordan 3-1Joy Online
… Giovani Lo Celso gave Argentina the lead early on with a sweetly struck free-kick of his own, before Lautaro Martinez doubled their advantage from the penalty spot. …
Magic Messi strikes again in Argentina victoryJoy Online
… Argentina were awarded a penalty when Lautaro Martinez was brought down, but Messi fired the spot-kick wide. …
From retirement to records – another immortal Messi momentJoy Online
… After only eight minutes, Argentina were awarded a penalty following Stefan Posch’s foul on Lautaro Martinez, with Austrian defender Xaver Schlager also making a challenge, but Messi fired the spot-kick wide. …
2026 World Cup: Messi scores twice as Argentina beat AustriaJoy Online
… Inter had to wait until the 80th minute for their second, with Lautaro Martinez sending the ball across the face of goal for his fellow substitute, 37-year-old Mkhitaryan, to slot home. …
Inter beat Parma to clinch Serie A titleKylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan came from 2-0 down to beat Napoli 3-2, with Lautaro Martinez scoring twice including a 90th-minute winner and Marcus Thuram also netting. Napoli went 2-0 ahead early in the second half but Inter recovered to maintain their unbeaten home record in Serie A.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan came from 2-0 down to beat last year's runners-up Napoli, with Lautaro Martinez scoring twice including a 90th minute winner and Marcus Thuram adding a header. Inter have won their opening three league matches of the season.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach; Argentina scored twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to eliminate England. England had only 12% possession after taking the lead and introduced defenders rather than forwards.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but conceded two goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach, with the team holding only 12% possession after taking the lead. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez noted the momentum shift as England brought on defensive players rather than pushing forward.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thomas Tuchel will stay on as England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina 2-1. The FA stated the players and Tuchel gave their all in the tournament despite missing their stated aim of winning the World Cup.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Tuchel will remain England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following a 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon but conceded goals to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the dying minutes of Argentina's World Cup semifinal against England, securing a 2-1 victory and a spot in the final against Spain. Messi said the fans wanted this victory more than any other because of what it means to face England in a semifinal and reach another World Cup final.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi set up two goals in the final moments of Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England to reach the final against Spain on Sunday. Messi said the win was especially significant to Argentina's fans because of the historic rivalry between the nations.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat. Bellingham could face Fifa disciplinary action for the incident, though it may be considered petulant rather than violent conduct.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss. Bellingham could face FIFA disciplinary action for violent conduct, though the governing body may view the act as petulant rather than violent.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina's players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England with a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory, risking a FIFA fine for breaching rules on political action. FIFA previously fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 in 2014 for a similar banner displayed before a friendly match.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina defeated England 2-1 on Wednesday to advance to the World Cup final against Spain, with substitute Lautaro Martinez scoring the stoppage-time winner after Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute. Lionel Messi provided the assist for the equalizer and cross for the winning goal, with Anthony Gordon having given England an early lead in the 55th minute.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored the comeback goals, with Fernandez's injury-time header sealing the win.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute to score a trademark free-kick as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, extending his World Cup goal tally to a record 19 and becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, netting an 80th-minute free-kick to extend his streak to seven consecutive World Cup games with a goal. With top spot already secured, Messi was rested initially before being brought on after an hour to help restore Argentina's two-goal advantage.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi, who retired from international football in 2016 after Copa America disappointment, reversed that decision and has led Argentina to two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup. At nearly 39, he became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer after scoring twice against Austria.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to reach 18 World Cup goals, breaking Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16, as Argentina advanced to the last 32 of the 2026 tournament. Messi now has five goals in two matches, having scored a hat-trick in Argentina's opening 3-0 victory over Algeria.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Inter Milan clinched their 21st Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan securing the Scudetto with three games to spare. Inter moved 12 points clear of defending champions Napoli.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →