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By Matt Audilet
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Like many people around the sporting world, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was locked in for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England.
Argentina continued its comeback ways in Atlanta, overcoming a 0-1 deficit with two late-game goals. Enzo Fernandez scored a rocket equalizer from outside the box in the 85th minute, and Lautaro Martinez put away a game-winning header in the second minute of stoppage time.
Both of these crucial goals were assisted by all-time great international soccer icon Lionel Messi.
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Mahomes sent a clear message about Messi following Argentina's stunning comeback, posting three goat emojis.
Messi, 39, has recorded a goal or an assist in 11 consecutive World Cup matches dating back to 2022. Messi was also the hero of Argentina's ridiculous comeback victory against Egypt in the Round of 16, recording a goal and an assist as they stormed back from two goals down with just over 10 minutes remaining in regulation.
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Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, will now look to defend their title in a highly-anticipated championship matchup against Spain. Lamine Yamal and Spain notched a 2-0 victory over France in their semifinal matchup, punching their ticket to the World Cup final in New Jersey.
Argentina and Spain will kickoff at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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