​Argentina captain Lionel Messi celebrates after leading the defending champions to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal. Messi assisted Lautaro Martínez’s stoppage-time winner to send Argentina into the World Cup final against Spain. GettyArgentina is headed back to the FIFA World Cup final match after an electric performance against England in a semifinal match on Wednesday, which saw Argentina (with their backs against the wall) score twice in five minutes to STUN England, and advance to face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSocial media is buzzing across the soccer world, as Argentina is receiving strong reactions from those who tuned in. Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer for Argentina in the 85th minute, and then Lautaro Martinez scored in stoppage time to put the Argentinians in the lead. Lionel Messi assisted on both goals.Lionel Messi celebrates after Argentina’s 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England, a match in which he recorded a historic knockout-stage assist.GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 15: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates the team’s second goal by Lautaro Martinez #22 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere are some of the best reactions from across social media after Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England:@FOXSports wrote: “MESSI SENDS IT INTO TO LAUTARO MARTÍNEZ AND ARGENTINA TAKES THE LEAD IN STOPPAGE TIME”@TelemundoSports wrote: “¡¡¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM ARGENTINAAAAAA!!! ¡¡¡GOOOOOOL IN THE FINAL MINUTES!!! Lautaro Martínez heads it into the net inside the box after an assist from Lionel Messi. The champion will defend its crown… ¡Argentina’s comeback! ¡1-2 over England!”@ESPNFC wrote (about Lionel Messi’s running vs. England): “Messi ran 5.2 miles vs. England. That is the most he’s run in a match this World Cup that didn’t go to extra time. Left it all out on the field”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement@ESPNFC (also wrote about the Spain-Argentina final): “This is the first time ever that the World Cup final will be between the reigning Copa América champions and the reigning European champions”@OptaJoe: “9 & 2 – Lionel Messi completed nine dribbles and assisted two goals against England – the first player on record (from 1966) to do so in a single FIFA World Cup knockout game.” https://twitter.com/Underdog/status/2077505122020585733Slight jab at the Atlanta Falcons here:https://twitter.com/Underdog/status/2077503970629792037Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Soccer World Reacts to Argentina’s Clutch Performance over England in World Cup Semifinal appeared first on HEAVY.