Messi Leads Argentina to 2026 World Cup Final, Eyes Ninth Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi, in the 92nd minute of the World Cup semi-final against England, was pushed towards the right flank by Nico O'Reilly and Jaden Spence, with England's supporters holding their breath. Four tall 'Three Lions' players stood inside the six-yard box, and the Argentinian captain needed an extremely precise and flawless cross to reach Lautaro Martinez at the far post. But, the world knows that Messi can make the impossible possible at any moment.

Exactly that happened. His precise cross reached Martinez's head, and the ball found the net, evading Jordan Pickford. With this, Argentina secured a 2-1 comeback victory, advancing to the final of the 2026 World Cup.