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Argentina Rallies to Beat Egypt 3-2 and Reach the World ...
Argentina rallied from 2-0 down as Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to send the defending champions into the quarterfinals.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals. Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
- Egypt nearly secured an upset, taking a 2-0 lead after Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico scored in the 15th and 67th minutes. Argentina faced its first World Cup loss in 11 matches.
- The comeback began when Lionel Messi assisted Cristian Romero in the 79th minute, followed by Messi's 21st career World Cup goal in the 83rd. He has now scored in nine consecutive tournament matches.
- Messi moved to the top of the Golden Boot race with his eighth goal of this year's tournament, while the Pharaohs were officially eliminated from the World Cup.
- Despite the exit, Egypt's tournament run was historic, featuring their first-ever knockout-stage win four days ago. Argentina's victory extended Messi's all-time World Cup goal record to 21.
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Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World ...
·Columbus, United States
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Argentina is in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in North America.
·Germany
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The nerves, the desolation, the hope and the relief.The victory in Atlanta suffered and was celebrated like never before.The Selection won and today, at least, there are no cracks.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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