16.07.2026 16:00
Argentina, which came close to elimination against England in the World Cup semifinal, was revived in the 86th minute by Enzo Fernandez. Lionel Messi's wife could not hold back her tears in the box after this crucial goal in the final moments against their archrival.
One of the biggest rivalries in the football world took center stage in the World Cup semi-final. Defending world champion Argentina came back from the brink in a match against their arch-rival England, falling behind to a goal by Anthony Gordon. With 86 minutes on the clock, Enzo Fernandez stepped up, received a pass from Lionel Messi's short corner kick, and equalized the score with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, beating goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
While Argentine players erupted in wild celebrations on the field, stadium cameras turned to Messi's wife, who was watching the match from special seats in the stands. Following this critical goal, coming just minutes before the end of the match, the famous figure experienced a huge emotional outburst and could not hold back her tears. Wearing her husband's iconic number 10 Argentina jersey, Messi's wife hugged a relative next to her, crying for a long time and struggling to calm down.
MESSI SAVED HIS CAREER, MADE ANOTHER ASSIST
This crucial goal not only leveled the score; it also prevented Argentina from being eliminated by their arch-rival, eliminating the risk of Lionel Messi's World Cup career coming to an end. After this goal, the Tangos gained momentum and put the English defense under siege. Just six minutes after the equalizer, Lionel Messi once again stepped up, making another assist that led his team to victory.