Argentina, the current world champion, defeated England in a semifinal after scoring two late goals that changed the outcome, a match described as marked by a deep rivalry between the two countries; following the game Lionel Messi and other participants issued a controversial statement.
Argentina overturns England in semifinal as late goals decide
The reigning world champions clinched victory with two late strikes in a rivalry‑laden semi, before Messi and others made a controversial post‑match statement.
