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Andrew Headspeath

‘We Couldn’t Lose’—Lionel Messi Reveals Key to Argentina’s Mentality, Ability to Win

Lionel Messi talked talked up the resilience of his teammates after Argentina’s 2026 World Cup semifinal victory over England, describing the match as one his side “couldn’t lose”.

Argentina defeated England 2–1 in Atlanta on Wednesday, coming from a goal down to win in normal time thanks to late strikes from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez—with Messi the provider for both goals.

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