Argentina comes from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach World Cup quarterfinals in Atlanta
Lionel Messi scored once and set up another as Argentina erased a 2-0 deficit with three goals in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time.
- On Tuesday, Argentina secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, advancing the defending champions to the World Cup quarterfinals.
- Egypt established a 2-0 lead through goals from Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute and Mostafa Zico in the 67th minute, while Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute.
- Cristian Romero headed in a Messi cross in the 79th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1, then Messi equalized at 83 minutes before Enzo Fernández sealed the comeback with a stoppage-time header.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan criticized the officiating post-match, stating the team "suffered injustice" regarding a disallowed VAR goal and indicating he would not watch the tournament's remaining matches.
- Argentina faces either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, keeping alive their pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles, achieved previously only by Italy and Brazil.
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Messi and Argentina discover the hard way is still a way through
Argentina's defending champions required extra time and a late comeback against Egypt. Lionel Messi inspired a remarkable recovery after trailing by two goals late. The team demonstrated a refusal to accept defeat, showing great determination. While vulnerabilities were exposed, this resilience could prove beneficial. Argentina now prepares for a demanding quarter-final contest against Switzerland.
Football Krimi in Atlanta: Up to the 79th minute the defending champions around Lionel Messi were still 0-2 against the team from Egypt. Then the comeback succeeded. The Egyptian coach blamed the referees.
Argentina scored three goals in 13 minutes to retrace a 2-0 against Egypt and advance to quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. Messi scored his eighth goal of the tournament and will face Switzerland on Saturday 11 in Kansas City.
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Messi helps Argentina rally late to defeat Egypt, advance to World Cup quarterfinals
Defending champion Argentina mounted a stunning late-match comeback Tuesday, scoring three times in the final moments of play to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. With the victory, Argentina advances to face either No. 11 Colombia or No. 15 Switzerland in a quarterfinal Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. Egypt opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Yasser Ibrahim headed home a corner kick. Arge…
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