WORLD CUP DAILY: English misery is Argentinian joy as Messi and co book final meeting with Spain
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The episode discusses Argentina's dramatic semi-final victory over England and their upcoming final against Spain.
England are out of the World Cup – and Argentina are heading to a second final in a row after a dramatic 2-1 semi-final comeback in Atlanta. Phil Egan breaks down how Anthony Gordon’s opener was overturned late on, with Enzo Fernandez striking from range before Messi delivers the killer cross for Lautaro Martinez in injury time. There’s reaction to Thomas Tuchel’s “shut up shop” subs, and why the momentum flipped so brutally. Plus, Philippe Auclair on England’s familiar capitulation, Lionel Scaloni on capitalising, and the extra fallout – including Argentina facing FIFA action over a post-match banner – as Spain await in Sunday’s final. World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
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