Messi and Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final, in photos

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina are heading back to the World Cup final. Messi assisted on two late goals and Argentina rallied for a 2-1 victory over England on Wednesday in Atlanta. La Albiceleste will face Spain in Sunday's final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Argentina is the defending champion and is seeking its fourth title, having also won in 1978 and 1986. England will meet France on Saturday in the third-place match.

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