'It is crazy': Argentina's Messi adds third final to his career after inspiring win against England

Lionel Messi led Argentina past England with two late assists in Wednesday's semi-final, securing a two-to-one victory. The thirty-nine-year-old captain set up Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martínez in the closing minutes to overturn a one-goal deficit. France 24 reports this win books Argentina's place in Sunday's final against Spain and marks a third World Cup final for Messi, keeping the defending champions one step away from back-to-back titles.

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