Lisandro Martínez: 'Messi Is Our Leader — We're Proud to Share These Moments With Him'

Argentina pulled off a dramatic comeback against England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, winning 2-1. Lionel Scaloni's side trailed 1-0 after Anthony Gordon's 85th-minute strike, but Enzo Fernández leveled the score before Lautaro Martínez snatched the winner in stoppage time. Lionel Messi provided the assist for both goals. Speaking after the match, Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez couldn't hide his admiration for the captain. 'Leo is our leader. When you see your leader playing like that, fighting and running like that, you have to give 100 percent for him. That's why we're so proud to share these moments with Messi,' Martínez told The Touchline. The victory sends Argentina to the final on July 19, while England will face France in the third-place match.