Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters
Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals...
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Argentina staged an epic World Cup fightback, coming from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals, ensuring Lionel Messi's tournament career continues.
- Argentina scored three goals in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time to secure the dramatic victory.
- Lionel Messi scored the equalizer, marking his ninth consecutive World Cup game with a goal and taking his tournament tally to eight.
- Despite a controversial disallowed goal and a saved penalty, Argentina will face either Colombia or Switzerland in the next round.
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Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters - July 2026
Argentina staged an epic World Cup fightback, coming from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals, ensuring Lionel Messi's tournament career continues. Switzerland also advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a scoreless draw. Following Egypt's defeat to Argentina, the Egyptian Football Federation filed a formal complaint with FIFA demanding the removal of the officiating crew from the World Cup.
