\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t Argentina\u2019s men\u2019s national football team defeated England 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup semifinal to book a place in Sunday\u2019s final against Spain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The match carried added significance given the teams\u2019 long-standing rivalry, which dates back to their first World Cup meeting in 1966.<\/p>\n
With the Albiceleste once again coming from behind to secure victory, the match drew widespread international attention.<\/p>\n
England\u2019s \u2018dream over\u2019 British newspapers focused largely on England\u2019s elimination.<\/p>\n
The Daily Telegraph led with \u201cEngland\u2019s World Cup dream over,\u201d writing that the Three Lions had \u201csnatched defeat from the jaws of victory\u201d in the second half while also criticizing Argentina\u2019s \u201cdirty tactics.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Daily Mail declared it the \u201cnight our dream finally died\u201d and questioned head coach Thomas Tuchel\u2019s defensive approach after halftime.<\/p>\n
The Daily Mirror opted for \u201cWonderbawl,\u201d a play on the Oasis anthem that had become synonymous with England\u2019s 2026 World Cup campaign, while lamenting there would be \u201cno revenge\u201d for Diego Maradona\u2019s infamous \u201cHand of God\u201d goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal.<\/p>\n
Spain eyes the final Spain\u2019s leading sports daily Marca highlighted Argentina\u2019s comeback and described Sunday\u2019s clash with La Roja as \u201cthe most beautiful final.\u201d<\/p>\n
AS recalled the Finalissima that never took place between the reigning European and South American champions and wrote that Argentina \u201calways has one more life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Italy hails Lautaro Italy\u2019s leading sports newspapers turned their attention to Inter Milan captain Lautaro Mart\u00ednez, whose goal secured Argentina\u2019s place in the final.<\/p>\n
La Gazzetta dello Sport splashed \u201cLautaro de Dios\u201d \u2014 a nod to Maradona\u2019s \u201cHand of God\u201d \u2014 across its front page and praised Argentina\u2019s \u201cincredible comeback.\u201d<\/p>\n
Corriere dello Sport led with \u201cIt was the bull\u2019s head,\u201d referencing Mart\u00ednez\u2019s nickname, while describing Lionel Messi\u2019s display as \u201cscience fiction.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond the sports pages The semifinal also featured prominently in several general-interest newspapers.<\/p>\n
The New York Times described it as \u201canother masterpiece for Messi,\u201d while the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called it \u201ca fitting finale\u201d for the city\u2019s World Cup matches.<\/p>\n
Cover image: Selecci\u00f3n Argentina twitter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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