Exhibit TEngland 1–2 Argentina — World Cup 2026 Semifinal85’
The Offside Line Nobody Saw
Semifinal trial — Argentina were running out of time when Messi received the ball on the right and created the move that ended with Enzo Fernández's equaliser. Replays circulated online suggesting Messi may have been beyond England's defensive line when the attack began. The goal stood without a visible delay, offside graphic or on-field review. Every goal is subject to a silent VAR check, but fans were left without the image they wanted most: the line.
The facts, as presented
- Decision
- Goal allowed despite an alleged offside in the build-up
- Referee's call
- Enzo Fernández's equaliser was awarded
- VAR involvement
- The goal was subject to the standard silent VAR check; no visible review, semi-automated offside graphic or intervention followed
- Outcome
- Argentina equalised 1–1 and completed the comeback minutes later
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