After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

After halftime.

The locker room doors at the Lusail Stadium opened again, and the second half of the duel was about to begin.

England held a one-goal lead, while Argentina faced immense pressure to come back and win.

The singing from the stands grew even louder, and a suffocating tension filled the air.

Both teams' players had sharper eyes than in the first half, as if they both knew that the next forty-five minutes would decide everything.

"Beep—!"

Argentina kicked off the second half.

In stark contrast to their cautious probing in the first half, Argentina launched a fierce attack from the very first second.

Scaloni clearly made a decisive adjustment at halftime, with Argentina's formation pushing forward as a whole, the two full-backs making significant runs forward, and the midfielders also increasing their forward runs.

More importantly, Messi's position has become more flexible. He is no longer fixed in the middle, but frequently roams to the right wing, trying to avoid Rice's constant marking.

"Argentina showed a determined attitude right from the start of the second half, pressing forward with all their might, they're going all out!" He Wei's voice was tense.

Xu Yang analyzed.

"Yes, Scaloni is going all out. Messi is moving wide to utilize the space on the flanks or to create opportunities through combinations with Molina. Rice is still marking him closely, but with more space, the defense is becoming more difficult."

Argentina's relentless attack paid off.

They won consecutive corner kicks and set pieces in the attacking third, launching a siege on England's goal.

Pickford made several brilliant saves, denying Otamendi's header and De Paul's long-range shot.

England's defense was under immense pressure, with tensions running high in the penalty area.

In the 55th minute, Messi dropped back to the right side of midfield to receive the ball, with Rice still closely marking him.

Messi receives the ball with his back to goal, while Rice is marking him from behind.

At this moment, the young Enzo understood immediately and quickly moved forward to provide support.

Under close marking from Rice, Messi cleverly flicked the ball backward with his heel, completing a brilliant one-two pass.

The ball rolled past Rice, and Messi quickly turned and started running.

Enzo's pass was perfectly placed back in Messi's path.

Messi received the ball just outside the penalty area!

At this moment, England's center-back Maguire saw Rice get past him and immediately stepped forward to block him.

But in the instant Maguire pressed forward, Messi displayed his historic ball control and shooting skills.

Instead of stopping the ball to adjust, he took advantage of the moment when Maguire was not yet on his feet and Pickford's vision might be disturbed, and swung his left foot to unleash a low shot!

The ball seemed to have a navigation system installed, hugging the grass and moving at an extremely fast speed through the dense legs of the players in the penalty area, heading straight for the bottom left corner of the goal.

Pickford made a desperate save, but the ball was too fast and the angle was too tricky; his fingertips couldn't touch it!

"Goal!!!! Messi!!! Lionel Messi!!! In the 55th minute, Argentina has equalized! Messi! A goal in the World Cup final!" He Wei's voice was filled with amazement, even carrying a hint of respect for the legend. "This is a classic Messi goal! A combination play in a tight space, a calm shot! Argentina! They've made it 1-1!"

The entire Lusail Stadium was engulfed in a blue and white celebration.

Messi charged toward the corner flag, roaring in celebration, and all the Argentine players rushed toward him, piling up on top of each other.

Scaloni excitedly pumped his fist and jumped on the sidelines.

This goal has brought the suspense of the final back!

"That's the power of a superstar! That's Messi!" Coach Xu Yang exclaimed sincerely. "He stepped up when the team was in its most difficult time, when they needed him most! This goal has given the Argentinians renewed strength!"

The England players were somewhat disappointed, but Yan Yuan immediately clapped his hands and shouted to his teammates.

"It's okay! Brothers, focus! The game has just begun! Keep up our pace!" His calmness quickly inspired the whole team.

However, no one expected that the Argentinians' joy would last for less than three minutes.

In the 58th minute, England kicked off from the center circle.

After a few passes, the ball was handed to Bellingham in the middle.

Bellingham, anticipating a possible brief relaxation after Argentina's recent goal, received the ball and, without hesitation, forcefully dribbled forward.

He used his strong physique to push past Enzo's defense and drew the attention of another Argentine midfielder, McAllister, who came to cover.

Just then, Bellingham spotted Luke Shaw speeding down the left flank.

He quickly passed the ball to the open space on the left wing.

After receiving the ball, Luke Shaw found himself in a wide-open space. He took a step forward and then delivered a high-quality cross with his left foot.

The ball flew fast and flat towards the center of the Argentine penalty area!

Argentine center-back Romero rushed to the near post and attempted to clear the ball with a header, but he didn't get a good header. The ball was deflected by him and changed direction, but it didn't fly far; instead, it landed near the penalty spot.

Right there, Henderson charged in like a cannonball fired from behind.

This veteran English midfielder demonstrated his tireless running ability and keen goal-scoring instinct.

He met the incoming ball without making any adjustments, and swung his right foot to unleash a powerful volley!

The ball, like a cannonball, hurtled straight toward the goal with almost no spin.

Argentine goalkeeper Martinez's view was obstructed, and his reaction was slightly slower. The ball whistled past him and slammed into the net!

"Goal!!!!!!!!! England midfielder Henderson! The great Liverpool captain!! England quickly put the score ahead again! 2-1!!" He Wei's voice was distorted with excitement once more.

"Unbelievable! Less than three minutes after Argentina equalized, England has taken the lead again! This time it's Henderson! England's midfielder is making a run into the box!"

Xu Yang analyzed excitedly.

"This goal was crucial! It was a huge blow! Argentina's morale, which had just risen, may have been crushed by this goal! Bellingham's breakthrough and pass were clever, Luke Shaw's cross was of high quality, Romero's clearance was flawed, and Henderson was in the right place at all. England's modern football is also quite disciplined."

After scoring, Henderson ran wildly to the corner flag and slid on his knees in celebration, plunging all the England players into ecstasy once again.

This goal not only put Argentina back in the lead, but more importantly, it dealt a severe blow to the team's recently boosted morale.

Scaloni stood on the sidelines, dumbfounded.

After taking the lead again, England played with more composure.

Yan Yuan, on the other hand, began to demonstrate his full value as a team leader.

He not only draws attention in the attacking third, but also frequently drops back into the midfield and even the backfield to participate in defense.

In the 65th minute, a scene that amazed everyone occurred.

Messi received the ball in the middle and attempted to break through, but Rice marked him closely.

Yan Yuan quickly moved in from the right flank to provide defensive support. Just as Messi attempted to change direction, Yan Yuan seized the opportunity and delivered a clean and decisive sliding tackle, clearing the ball from Messi's feet and out of bounds!

"Yan Yuan's defense was brilliant, clean and decisive! He tackled the ball away from Messi!" He Wei exclaimed. "Yan Yuan's contributions on both ends of the pitch today were immense. His technical skills, tactics, and mental fortitude are among the best in the England team!"

Xu Yang exclaimed in admiration.

"It's incredible that a top-class attacker can have such defensive awareness and depth in tracking back. This is the performance of a football king! Yan Yuan is leading the team with his actions!"

This successful defense greatly boosted England's morale.

In the 68th minute, after intercepting the ball in their own half, England did not blindly launch long balls, but instead patiently passed the ball forward.

The ball was passed between Kane and Bellingham and then reached Yan Yuan on the right wing.

Yan Yuan faces the defense of the Argentine left-back.

Yan Yuan first feigned a cut towards the inside, drawing Acuña's weight, then suddenly flicked the ball outward with the outside of his right foot, followed by an explosive start, instantly creating space between himself and Acuña.

Otamendi, who came to cover, quickly moved forward to block the shooting angle.

But in that split second, Yan Yuan didn't choose to continue his breakthrough or pass. Instead, he unleashed a powerful shot from the right corner of the penalty area.

He didn't just blindly exert force; instead, he used the inside of his right foot to curl an incredibly beautiful shot!

The ball traced a rainbow-like trajectory, bypassing Otamendi's diving block, and with a strong spin, nestled into the far corner of the goal.

Martinez made a desperate dive to the side, his fingertips touching the crossbar, but he couldn't stop the ball from precisely nestling into the absolute top left corner of the goal!

"World-class goal!!!!!!!!! Yan Yuan!!! Scores his second goal!!! That's a world-class goal! An unstoppable world-class goal! England leads Argentina 3-1!" He Wei's commentary had completely devolved into shouts. "A perfect individual performance! Yan Yuan! He has almost killed the suspense of the game!"

Coach Xu Yang's voice was also filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"The King of Football! This is the King of Football! On the stage of the World Cup final, with such a flawless goal! Otamendi was already in the face, but there was nothing he could do! The angle, the curve, the power of this ball are all top-notch! Yan Yuan! He has announced to the world that a new era has arrived!"

After scoring, Yan Yuan finally let loose completely. He sprinted towards the corner flag and performed a passionate sliding celebration before being overwhelmed by his ecstatic teammates.

This goal ignited the England fans' stands, while the Argentine fans fell into a deathly silence.

Trailing by two goals with little time remaining, the Argentine players completely lost their composure.

Their passing became rushed, and they made more mistakes.

Scaloni made several substitutions, but it was too late to turn the tide.

England played steadily and patiently controlled the pace of the game.

In the 82nd minute, England delivered the final blow to Argentina.

Argentina won a corner kick, and even goalkeeper Martinez rushed into the England penalty area.

The ball was crossed into the penalty area and was headed away by Stones.

Kane, positioned on the outside, got the second landing spot. He looked up and saw a huge gap on the left flank.

Rashford, who came on as a substitute, has already made his move!

Without hesitation, Kane delivered a precise long pass that crossed half the field.

The ball seemed to have eyes, bypassing all the chasing Argentine players and landing in the open space on the left side of the Argentine half.

Rashford easily received the ball with his speed, creating a one-on-one opportunity!

He dribbled the ball deep into the empty Argentine half, calmly advanced, and easily tapped it into the empty net near the penalty spot.

"4-1!!! Rashford!!! The game is over! The suspense is completely over! England has secured the victory!" He Wei's voice carried the solemnity of announcing victory.

The remaining time became wasted time.

England played a steady passing game, and Argentina was powerless to turn the tide.

In stoppage time, Messi won a free kick just outside the penalty area. He took the free kick himself, and the ball went over the wall but just over the crossbar.

This seems to be a microcosm of Messi and the Argentine team's fate in this World Cup—effort, hard work, but ultimately, just a hair's breadth away from victory.

"Beep—beep—beep!!!!!!!!!"

The long stoppage time finally ended, and the referee blew the final whistle three times!

competition is over.

England defeated Argentina 4-1.

They won the World Cup for the second time in history!

Football has truly come home!