In pictures: Argentina's journey to the final

Comebacks and clutch performances: scroll through the best photos from Argentina's spectacular run to the biggest game in football.

Group stage

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Argentina 3-0 Algeria

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Argentina kicked off their title defence with a comfortable victory over Algeria, with Lionel Messi scoring a historic hat-trick.

Argentina 2-0 Austria

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Messi bounced back from missing an early penalty to become the FIFA World Cup™'s all-time top scorer as Argentina booked a place in the knockout rounds.

Jordan 1-3 Argentina

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Messi came off the bench to score again as a much-changed Argentina ensured they topped their group in style.

Round of 32

Argentina 3-2 Cabo Verde (AET)

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Argentina were pushed to the limit by Cabo Verde, with Lisandro Martinez giving the South Americans an early lead in extra-time.

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Cabo Verde levelled once again to make it 2-2 but Cristian Romero's header was deflected into the net by Diney Borges to send Argentina through.

Round of 16

Argentina 3-2 Egypt

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Egypt appeared on course for victory after taking a two-goal lead before Enzo Fernandez sealed a comeback for the ages.

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With Messi facing World Cup elimination, the emotions of the fightback pushed the Argentina legend to tears.

Quarterfinals

Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET)

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Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead before Dan Ndoye levelled the scores in Kansas City.

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Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the victory in extra time against 10-man Switzerland to book their place in the semi-finals.

Semifinals

England 1-2 Argentina

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Argentina appeared destined for defeat until Enzo Fernandez levelled the scores with five minutes remaining in Miami.

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The defending champions kept pushing and secured an epic victory in injury time through Lautaro Martinez as Argentina set up a final with Spain.