06 Jul 2026, 08:12
Messi’s goal sends England through 3-2 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal
- Messi’s goal put England ahead 3-2 in the 1/8 final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca.
- Judd Bellingham scored twice in the match, but Messi’s goals were enough to secure victory over the opponent.
- Following the match, it was said that the three goals by Messi at Estadio Azteca, which determined the outcome of the match, were the reason for the victory.
Argentina’s Messi’s goal gave England a 3-2 win in the 1/8 final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca.
Mexico’s fans were watching the match from stands with a capacity of 80,000. Messi scored twice, but the opponent could not respond with goals. In the end, England advanced to the next round with a 98th-minute goal by Judd Bellingham.
It is reported by AP that the three goals by Messi at Estadio Azteca: a 2-1 lead in the final match against the champion of the tournament, Costa Rica (2001), and against Honduras (2013). According to AP, Messi has not missed goals since 1986, and as of now he has scored in 16 consecutive matches.
Marca also notes that the match ended with a 3-2 scoreline after Messi’s third goal, following a free-kick from the right flank. It is also mentioned that after the match, Messi’s team went to the Torre Latinoamericana, where they celebrated with fireworks.
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