With his voice still shaking after Argentina’s stunning comeback against England, Albiceleste striker Lautaro Martinez described his side’s journey as “incredible.” The reigning World Cup champions will now look to defend their crown against Spain on Sunday night. It sets up a mouthwatering clash between the timeless Lionel Messi and Spain’s sensational prodigy Lamine Yamal, as Argentina chase a historic fourth star for their jersey.
For England, it is a brutal pill to swallow. The Three Lions missed out on the final despite holding a one-goal lead until the 85th minute. “Everyone is devastated,” admitted England captain Harry Kane. Instead of the big stage, they will now face France in Saturday’s third-place play-off, a minor consolation for two heavyweights who had their eyes on the ultimate prize.