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Argentina mark World Cup win over England with National Football Teams Day

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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced that July 15 will officially be designated as National Football Teams Day. The decision was unanimously approved by club presidents during the latest AFA Executive Committee meeting.

The newly established holiday marks Argentina's 2-1 victory over England during the 2026 World Cup semi-final, where the team came from behind with late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez after trailing until the 85th minute to secure their spot in a second consecutive World Cup final.

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Times of India (IN) Focuses on Lionel Messi's victory and the dramatic late-game comeback against England.
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