World Cup: is English football cursed?

Argentina will defend its title in the World Cup final on July nineteen in the United States, after defeating England in a dramatic semi-final on Thursday. France 24 reports that Lionel Messi captained Argentina to victory, with a goal scored in the final moments of the match. For England, the loss marks another missed opportunity — the nation hasn't reached a World Cup final since nineteen sixty-six, despite being football's birthplace.

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