- Messi fired back at critics — "Nothing was handed to us" — saying Argentina’s late comebacks prove they’ve earned their place among the world’s best.
- Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal, will face Spain in the final, and Buenos Aires exploded in huge street celebrations.
- The run has been shadowed by refereeing complaints (from Switzerland and Egypt) and a players' Malvinas banner that prompted a UK request for a FIFA probe — politics and officiating fueling debate.
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