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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
By Associated Press, JAMES ROBSON at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give the def...
Key takeaway Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give the defending champions a 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Midland
The thrilling World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England may seem like a distant event to Midland residents, but the excitement and drama of the game can still be felt locally. For soccer enthusiasts in the Permian Basin, the match is a reminder that the sport is alive and well in the community, with local leagues and clubs drawing inspiration from international competitions. As Argentina moves on to the final against Spain, Midland's own soccer fans may be gathering to watch the game, discussing the impressive comeback and Lionel Messi's clutch performance. The match's intense atmosphere, with a raucous crowd and dramatic turns of events, may also be replicated in local parks and fields, where pickup games and tournaments bring the community together. With the World Cup final just around the corner, Midland's soccer community is likely to be abuzz with excitement and anticipation.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give the def...
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