Argentina’s comeback sends Messi to another World Cup final
Telemundo analysts said Argentina showed character and changed after halftime to beat England and reach the 2026 World Cup final.
By Sal Moretti · Money Reporter
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Argentina is back in a World Cup final after rallying past England, with Telemundo Deportes analysts pointing to the team’s nerve, personality and second-half changes as the keys to another giant night.
The network’s July 15 coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 said Argentina had to come from behind against England to secure its place in the final. The postmatch analysis focused on how Lionel Scaloni’s side responded after the break, when the team adjusted and pushed its way back into the match.
Telemundo’s coverage framed it as a comeback built on character. The panel said Argentina again showed the competitive edge that has carried the team through high-pressure World Cup moments.
Argentina finds a way back
Several Telemundo segments described the win over England as a comeback, with one program calling it the best of the day and another calling it a historic turnaround for a place in the final.
The result also means Lionel Messi will play in another World Cup final, according to Telemundo’s coverage. One segment showed Messi celebrating as England processed the defeat.
Lautaro Martínez was among the emotional figures after the final whistle. In a Telemundo clip, he said he had always dreamed of scoring that goal, referring to his role in sending Argentina through.
Scaloni also celebrated the result. In one Telemundo segment, the Argentina coach summed up the moment by saying, “Somos únicos,” or “We are unique.” Another clip showed Scaloni and Lautaro marking the trip to the final while Harry Kane dealt with England’s elimination.
England left crushed
England manager Thomas Tuchel said after the defeat that he was disappointed because his team had been close, according to Telemundo. He said England became too passive, and in another Telemundo segment said Argentina played with more risk and that the result was deserved.
Kane’s reaction was short and raw. In Telemundo’s coverage, the England captain said, “Estoy destrozado,” meaning “I’m devastated.”
Former Argentina player Maxi Rodríguez offered a sharper read in Telemundo’s “Todo el Mundial” coverage, saying England was afraid to win.
Fans roar, final buildup begins
Telemundo also showed Argentina supporters celebrating in the stands after the comeback. The network described the reaction as wild scenes from fans after a historic rally against England.
The final now pulls Argentina, Messi and Scaloni back onto the sport’s biggest stage. Telemundo’s broader World Cup coverage has also highlighted Spain’s run, including a segment in which Gabriel Batistuta said Spain arrived in good form after beating France while describing Argentina’s tournament as epic.
Scaloni, in another Telemundo clip, said he hoped Spanish fans were happy Argentina had reached the final because of Messi. Telemundo also framed the Argentina story around the chase for a fourth star, with Messi and Scaloni shown embracing as that dream moved one match closer.
This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.