Football fans around the world experienced a crazy night starring Argentine legend Lionel Messi, who led his country to the World Cup final for the second consecutive time after a dramatic scenario against England in the match held on Wednesday for the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.

On a wild night at Atlanta Stadium, watched by millions around the world, the Argentine hurricane struck with full force in the dying moments, turning a one-goal deficit against the Three Lions into a historic and fatal comeback (2-1) in one of the toughest and most exciting World Cup semifinal matches ever.

Things were heading towards England before the magician Lionel Messi appeared to play his rescue symphony; with two magical touches he created the equalizer for Enzo Fernández and the knockout blow for Lautaro Martínez in the final minutes, setting up a dream final against Spain on Sunday.

Messi wrote new history with his national team in the World Cup, recording unprecedented and miraculous records in World Cup history after leading Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final.

Messi strengthened his historical lead as the player with the most assists in World Cup history with 12 assists.

He uniquely holds the record for the player with the most goal contributions in World Cup knockout stages over the last 60 years, surpassing all legends with 10 goals.

Messi became only the third player in football history to reach the World Cup final three times (2014, 2022, 2026), equaling the historic achievement of Brazilian Cafu.

He strengthened his historic record as the player with the most matches played in World Cup history, recording his 33rd match.

Messi sealed his first historic encounter against England in his career, successfully writing his name as the captain of Argentina's first win over England in regular time in a World Cup since the famous 1986 quarterfinal (Maradona's match).