Was Messi offside in first Argentina goal against England? Social media erupts over ‘no VAR check’ | FIFA World Cup 2026
Published on: July 16, 2026, 3:41 a.m. | Source: THE WEEK
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the semifinal after coming from behind, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal in injury time assisted by Lionel Messi. Netizens have raised concerns over potential offside calls and lack of VAR confirmation in Argentina's goals, fueling allegations of favorable refereeing decisions.
