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FIFA WC: Epic comeback sees Argentina beat Egypt 3-2, reach quarters

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Lionel Messi Inspires Argentina's Stunning 3-2 Comeback Win Over Egypt, Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals

By IANS News July 08, 2026 • 08:27 AM View: 1110

Lionel Messi assisted and scored a goal while Enzo Fernández struck the winner in stoppage time as defending champions Argentina produced a comeback for the ages for a sensational 3-2 win over Egypt and sealed a place in the quarterfinals in the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Argentina fought back from 0-2 down in the round of 16 match after Yasser Ibrahim (15th min) and Mostafa Zico (62nd min) had scored for Egypt and created the possibility of the defending champions ending their campaign early, joining the five-time winner Brazil and Germany on the scrap heap.