Lionel Messi stayed relatively quiet for much of the match before drifting into the flanks and changing the game's rhythm. From there, he delivered a dangerous cross that led to Enzo's equalizer.
The winning goal showcased Messi's football intelligence at its finest. England's defenders expected him to shift onto his trademark left foot for a shot or an inswinging cross. Instead, Messi caught everyone by surprise, using his right foot to whip in a perfectly weighted delivery.
The English defense had no answer. Lautaro Martínez attacked the cross brilliantly and powered a header into the net.
That's the difference with legends—they don't just execute the expected; they create the unexpected.
#ENGARG #EnglandArgentina @FIFAWorldCup@AFASeleccionEN@TeamMessi
Thomas Müller:
🗣️ "I cannot believe and understand how England approached this game after they're leading. I cannot understand how they invited Argentina to play one cross after the other in perfect crossing positions"
The England team is #Cominghome. Heartbreak 💔
It looked destined for the final after Gordon's goal. Instead pushing for the second, England opted to settle and complacent in the back and inviting relentless Argentina pressure. That's a momentum change where Argentina switched gears and Messi drifted into flanks and stretched England's defensive shape and orchestrated wave after wave of attacks.
The England ship once sailed confidently began to shake, crack and eventually sank.. Sad face for England in the end...
Painful to see England playing a 3rd place match against France.. Thomas Tuchel did everything to stop Messi but not until the end..
Surely, France will be motivated after their semifinal lose to spain
Massive Massive Heartbreak 💔.
@England@FIFAWorldCup #ENGARG
@GaryLineker you may redefine the quote please.
"Football is a simple game where 22 men chase a ball for 120 minutes and England always wins".
This world cup is seems like What we are dreaming for 60 years.. the aura is clear and seems like it's #cominghome
In this tournament, the knockouts are not an easy route for England. Against Congo DR, Mexico and now Norway... England won it with hardwork, grit, passion and luck.
@England #ENGNOR #EnglandNorway @FIFAWorldCup@EnglandFootball
Match is finely poised, but England have awakened. The Three Lions look far more dangerous in the second half. Can they complete the comeback?
#ENGNOR@FIFAWorldCup
What a goal by #Schjelderup !
Norway hardly have the possession but still they took the advantage..
Still not clear why the foul against Kane was not reviewed..
#ENGNOR@FIFAWorldCup
England X Norway..
Rivalry Reborn: History meets the future.
Iconic commentary takes the centre stage ahead of the clash.
England and Norway renew a rivalry better known for one famous piece of commentary rather than football when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.
England and Norway renew a rivalry steeped in history. Their most famous meeting came in 1981, when Norway stunned England 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, inspiring Bjørge Lillelien's legendary commentary: "Maggie Thatcher, can you hear me? We have knocked your boys out of the World Cup. Your boys took a hell of a beating."
Although England still qualified for the 1982 World Cup, Lillelien's unforgettable words have ensured that every England–Norway meeting carries a touch of football folklore. #ENGNOR #EnglandNorway @FIFAWorldCup@EnglandFootball@England@nff_landslag
Oof, that's a brutal one for the Red Devils.
Tough pill to swallow if you're repping
@BelRedDevils tonight. Football can be cruel with those 88th-minute daggers.
Belgium put up a hell of a fight—solid organization, that De Ketelaere goal gave real hope, and it was a proper hard-fought battle. But Spain's depth and late-game magic (plus that Arsenal form from Merino) proved decisive. The road ends here for this golden generation of the Red Devils—De Bruyne, Lukaku, Courtois, etc. Likely their final dance on the big stage. Respect for the run, though.
The devil's of their own destiny. The road ends here.
What did you think of the match—robbed by VAR, or did the better team edge it? @FIFAWorldCup #ESPBEL #SpainBelgium