Argentine newspapers turned into celebration platforms after the Tango team advanced to the 2026 World Cup final, overturning a deficit against England into a thrilling 2-1 victory in the semifinal, continuing its defense of the world title and setting up a meeting with Spain in the final match.

The front pages were filled with headlines praising the team's character and comeback spirit, while Lionel Messi dominated the scene as the star who led Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final.

The Argentine team seeks to win its fourth World Cup title, equaling the trophy tally of Italy and Germany.

"Champions... Historic Comeback"

Olé celebrated the achievement with a large headline reading: "Champions... Historic Comeback," referring to the exciting comeback the Argentine team made after trailing against England.

The newspaper did not limit itself to praising the performance of Lionel Scaloni's players but also directed a sarcastic message to the English team with a sidebar headline saying: "Goodbye, England."

It also highlighted the leadership role of Lionel Messi, asserting that the captain was the key driver in leading Argentina to the final, and that the team showed exceptional character and great ability to turn the match around despite the deficit.

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Determination Decided the Match

For its part, Clarín praised what it described as "immense determination" shown by the Argentine players throughout the match, considering that the win was not a coincidence but came from the team clinging to its chances until the final moments.

The newspaper affirmed that Argentina's character and fighting spirit were the decisive factors in turning the result and securing the ticket to the final match.

Messi Takes Center Stage

La Capital, on the other hand, chose a photo of Lionel Messi carried on the shoulders of his teammates after the final whistle to dominate its front page, a scene reflecting the joy of qualification.

The newspaper described the victory as a "historic comeback," asserting that the Argentine team gave a lesson in football and courage against England after refusing to surrender and succeeding in turning the deficit into a victory that led it to the World Cup final for the second consecutive time.