Championship favorites escape early-game deficits by letting opponents tire before striking late.
Elite national and club squads consistently absorb relentless early pressure and opponent momentum to execute precise, late-game goals in major tournaments.
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Argentina exploited England's defensive retreat to strike twice late in regulation and escape a second-half deficit.
Argentina's world-class roster was forced to play through Cape Verde's deep defensive block and late goal parity before finding a late breakthrough in extra time.
Spain overcame a resilient Belgium side by executing a decisive, late-game strike to advance in the tournament.
England survived an early Norway lead and utilized late-game and extra-time strikes from Jude Bellingham to secure their semifinal spot.
The pre-tournament favorites absorbed dominant first-half pressure and a flat start to destroy Senegal with clinical, late-stage second-half goals.
The eventual champions absorbed a massive second-half scoring surge from the Aces before executing a cold, late-game run to secure the cup.