Messi Says Argentina Capitalised on England’s Fading Momentum

Brief By News18 / 2:38 PM on 17 Jul 2026

Lionel Messi said Argentina sensed England losing momentum during their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final and seized the opportunity to secure a 2-1 victory. The Argentina captain praised the crowd's support after the equaliser, saying the team's determination carried them into another World Cup final and kept their title hopes alive.