Argentina looked headed out after Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute. Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th, then Lautaro Martinez headed the winner in the second minute of stoppage time from Lionel Messi's cross. ESPN match report | FIFA match report
Opta's tournament snapshot puts Messi first for chances created (25), expected assists (4.2) and big chances created (8). He has also scored or assisted in nine straight World Cup knockout games. Alexis Mac Allister has played 13 World Cup matches without a defeat: 11 wins and two draws, both won on penalties. Messi creator stats | Messi knockout run | Mac Allister record
The verified X pulse matched the swing: FIFA World Cup called it an "Argentina comeback in Atlanta", then posted "Spain. Argentina. The #FIFAWorldCup Final.". OptaJoe's match read was shorter: "Tide."
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