Argentina reaches World Cup final as Martínez scores decisive semifinal goal
Argentina reached the World Cup final after Lautaro Martínez scored the decisive goal in the semifinal, with the striker overcome by emotion during his post-match interview. Coach Lionel Scaloni credits his players' fearlessness to childhoods where they faced intense expectations and competed constantly.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 10:04 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 10:11 UTC
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