Lionel Messi edged Argentina closer to back-to-back World Cup titles with two late assists in a dramatic 2 to 1 semi-final against England on Wednesday. The 39-year-old captain inspired the defending champions to overturn a one-goal deficit in the closing minutes, setting up Enzo Fernandez's equaliser before providing the cross for Lautaro Martínez's winner to book Argentina's place in Sunday's final against Spain.