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Messi, Argentina Erase Two-Goal Deficit To Stun Egypt 3-2
Argentina erased a 2-0 deficit in the final 15 minutes, with Lionel Messi posting a goal and two assists before Enzo Fernández scored in stoppage time.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 at Atlanta Stadium, advancing the defending World Cup champions to the quarterfinals after overcoming a two-goal deficit.
- Egypt stunned the defending champions early, with defender Yasser Ibrahim scoring in the 15th minute and midfielder Mostafa Zico extending the lead to 2-0 in the 67th minute.
- Argentina mounted a comeback in the final 15 minutes, with Cristian Romero heading home a Lionel Messi delivery in the 79th minute and Messi leveling the score four minutes later off the crossbar.
- Substitute Lautaro Martínez delivered a cross deep in stoppage time that Enzo Fernández headed into the net, sealing the victory and ending Egypt's tournament run after their strong 75-minute performance.
- Argentina will face the winner of Switzerland versus Colombia in the quarterfinals on July 11 in Kansas City, extending the defending champions' title defense.
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The story of Lionel Messi's goal in Argentina's match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup counts more than 19 million reproductions and thrills even tears.
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After missing a penalty in the first half and Egypt gaining a 2-0 lead in the 67th minute, perhaps many electronic devices were just minutes away from being turned off. However, Messi and his team believed. With every step, pass, cross and goal coming forward, they wrote down one of the greatest comeback stories in the tournament's history. Argentina fired three goals in 13 minutes, sealing the quarterfinal spot in a memorable match.
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