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Lionel Messi, FIFA face bias claims after Argentina's win over Egypt Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt generated debate far beyond the final score. Lionel Messi’s missed penalty, controversial decisions and Gianni Infantino’s reaction from the stands became major talking points online. While some fans claimed Argentina received favorable treatment, no evidence supports those allegations. On the pitch, the defending champions recovered from adversity and earned another place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Egypt: Brave Egypt Fall Just Short As Argentina Stage Dramatic Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals [CAF] Egypt's FIFA World Cup dream ended in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday after the Pharaohs produced a heroic performance before eventually succumbing 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter in Atlanta.

Argentina 3-2 Egypt - Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 Round ... FIFA World Cup Argentina created a historic comeback against Egypt to secure a berth in the quarter-finals of the2026 FIFA World Cup. The South American heavyweights have reached the last 8 for the 12th time in their history. However, there were many talking points in the game. From disallowed goals to missed penalties, the match had a lot to offer to the football fans. Yasser Ibrahim helped Egypt take an early lead over Argentina by scoring in the 15th minute via a header. Ziko later doubled the side’s lead in the 67th minute. In the 79th minute, Cristian Romero ignited the comeback for the side, which was eventually completed by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández. FULL TIMEEEE!! 🇦🇷 3-2 🇪🇬!!WHAT A COME BACK FROM ARGENTINA! Lionel Messi & co. fight their way into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal from behind! Egypt's campaign, however, comes to an end!#FIFAWorldCuppic.twitter.com/VPBCUtgPI9 Last edition’s Golden Glove winner, Emiliano Martinez, started the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a high by keeping clean sheets against Algeria and Australia. However, since then, he has conceded five goals in t…

'Anything is possible with Messi': Argentina into World Cup quarter-finals Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset. The win - and Messi's form - has many Argentina fans dreaming that another World Cup could be on its way.

WTF HOW??? ARGENTINA STEPPED UP BUT EGYPT CHOKED AKD THERE WAS EVIDENCE REFS HAD BIAS TOWARDS MESSI. My goodness just a heartbreaking moment for Egypt. Can every team Going forward realize you need to FINISH the game . Y’all want to compete with the Spurs as who can choke the most

Messi miracle: Argentina pulls off stunning World Cup comeback vs. Egypt 2026 World Cup Messi miracle: Argentina pulls off stunning World Cup comeback vs. Egypt The reigning World Cup champions scored three goals late in the second half to stave off elimination. By Max Molski • Published July 7, 2026 • Updated on July 7, 2026 at 11:34 am BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. Who will finish as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Former Team USA captain and MLS analyst Brian Dunseth breaks down the leading Golden Boot contenders, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi and Argentina have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and kept their World Cup dreams alive in the process. The reigning World Cup champions clawed back from a two-goal deficit, scoring three goals in a 13-minute span late in the second half to pull off a 3-2 stunner against Egypt in a round of 16 match in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Egypt struck first in the 15th minute when Marawan Attia sent a cross in to Yasser Ibrahim, who headed the ball past Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez. The early goal put Argentina be…

Argentina stage stunning late comeback to see off Egypt in FIFA World Cup <p>Holders Argentina survived a massive scare and staged an amazing comeback with three late goals to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday that sent them through to the World Cup quarter-finals.</p> <p>Enzo Fernandez headed the winning goal three minutes into stoppage time from a Lautaro Martinez cross to stun Egypt who thought they had at least taken the champions to extra time</p> <p>Cristian Romero pulled one back for Argentina with 11 minutes remaining from a free header and Lionel Messi levelled the tie four minutes later with a blistering strike from inside the area.</p> <p>Egypt went in front in the 15th minute, Yasser Ibrahim getting ahead of his marker Lisandro Martinez to power a header into the far corner Messi’s penalty was saved by keeper Mostafa Shobeir, the Argentina captain’s second miss from the spot in the tournament Mostafa Zico had a goal ruled out but went on to double Egypt’s lead with 23 minutes left.</p> <p>Argentina will meet Switzerland or Colombia in Saturday’s quarter-final in Kansas.</p> <p><em>More to follow</em></p>

Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan <p>Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday.</p><p>"I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have suffered injustice," Hassan said in an explosive press conference.</p><p>The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.</p>

Egypt loses to Argentina 3-2, bows out of World Cup after historic run Breaking Egypt loses to Argentina 3-2, bows out of World Cup after historic run Egypt's Round of 16 appearance was the deepest run in the national team's World Cup history after three previous appearances ended in the group stage. Rosaleen Carroll Jul 7, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google Mohamed Salah #10 of Egypt applauds fans after the team's victory through the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 3, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. — Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images عربي 简体中文 Español Egypt's historic World Cup run came to an end Tuesday after the Pharaohs fell to tournament favorites Argentina 3-2 in the Round of 16. Yasser Ibrahim opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a header before Mostafa Ziko doubled Egypt’s lead in the 67th minute with a finish off a cross. Argentina had a chance to respond in the 21st minute after fullback Nicolas Tagliafico drew a penalty, but Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir saved Lionel Messi’s penalty attempt. Argentina pulled one back in the 79th minute through Cristian Romero before Messi scored les…

Argentina pulls off a miracle comeback to defeat Egypt in epic World ... Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring a goal during the match against Egypt on Tuesday. Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images Africa South America Soccer People in sports See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Atlanta — Argentina is through to the World Cup quarterfinals after one of the most remarkable comebacks, scoring three late unanswered goals to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a rollicking Round of 16 contest in Atlanta on Tuesday. The defending world champion was not going to go quietly. The shock of the tournament appeared to be in the 55th minute when Egypt broke away down the field and buried what appeared to be a second goal. However, the video assistant referee (VAR) flagged a foul in the buildup and waved the goal off, stripping the Egyptians of a commanding two-goal advantage and handing the world champions a massive reprieve. Haissem Hassan had made a winding run down the Argentine right before finding Egypt star Mohamed Salah. The former Liverpool winger then picked out Mostafa Zico, who finished ably. But the play was ruled out for a foul by Marawan Attia on Lisandro M…

Watch: Messi lifted aloft as locker room &amp; Buenos Aires erupt after epic WC escape Argentina achieved a remarkable comeback victory against Egypt in their World Cup match. The team overturned a two-goal deficit in the final thirteen minutes of play. Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrated the intense and emotional win extensively. This incredible revival keeps Argentina's World Cup dream alive for now. The team now prepares for their next quarter-final match against Switzerland.

After Lionel Messi, Argentina Rally to Stun Egypt, Fans Sound Off on ... Lionel Messi and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday. It was a thrilling victory for Argentina, as the team overcame a late 2-0 deficit to ultimately move on. Fans and athletes praised Messi and Argentina for the accomplishment while also calling out Egypt's collapse. Despite trailing 2-0 in the 78th minute, Argentina picked up a pair of late goals to level the score before Enzo Fernández found the back of the net in stoppage time to help his team emerge victorious. Argentina made history following the final result, becoming the first team ever to win a World Cup match in 90 minutes after still trailing by two goals in the 78th minute (h/tFox Sports). Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's manager, praised his team's perseverance in the contest. "When things aren't going your way, there isn't just one way to win," Scaloni said, per ESPN'sLizzy Becherano. "It takes grit, intensity, guts and the spirit we carry with us. The team has all of that. These guys always bring that extra measure of spirit, drive and refusal to lose." Messi played …

World Cup 2026: Messi’s Argentina fight back from brink of defeat to edge Egypt in thriller Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved and then scored a late equaliser as title holders Argentina came roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday and continue their bid for back-to-back World Cup titles.

World Cup: Messi's Argentina pull off miracle comeback against Egypt Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes to go, Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16. Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

Holders Argentina roar back to stun Egypt 3-2 in World Cup last 16 Defending champions Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes to beat a fe...

'I can't look at you, I'm sorry': Argentina coach's post-match interview goes viral - Watch Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni broke down in tears after his side's dramatic 3-2 World Cup comeback win over Egypt, walking away from a live TV interview after apologising. Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit with late goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández. Scaloni later said, "I cried because I'm too emotional," praising his team's fighting spirit.

'I felt I let the team down': Lionel Messi admits penalty miss left him devastated Lionel Messi admitted feeling he let his team down after missing a crucial penalty. Argentina faced elimination trailing two goals before a stunning comeback unfolded. Cristian Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored within thirteen minutes to secure victory. Messi's late equalizing goal provided immense relief and happiness for the squad. This remarkable fighting spirit propelled Argentina into the World Cup quarter-finals.

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals <p>ATLANTA &#8212; It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn&#8217;t know when it&#8217;s beaten.</p>

Watch: Argentina teammates lift Messi in air after reaching World Cup ... Watch: Argentina teammates lift Messi in air after reaching World Cup quarterfinals in a dramatic win over Egypt Argentina fans lifted Lionel Messi up in the air after they reached the World Cup quarter-finals, defeating Egypt. Sports Tak UPDATED: Jul 08, 2026 05:48 PM IST Sports Tak • UPDATED: Jul 08, 2026 05:48 PM IST Argentina team in the frame (Image via Getty) Story Highlights: Enzo Fernández then sealed the win with a dramatic stoppage-time winner The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to defy expectations at age 39, leading his country’s title defence with leadership and moments of brilliance The clash between Argentina and Egypt was dramatic. Defending champions Argentina advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16, with Lionel Messi at the heart of the drama. Trailing 2-0 late in the match, Argentina looked in danger of an early exit. Messi, who had earlier missed a penalty, stepped up with a crucial assist to spark the revival before smashing home the equaliser himself. Watch: Argentina teammates lift Messi in air afte…

World Cup: FIFA Accused of 'Rigging' Argentina 3-2 Egypt By Jake Pearce Published Jul 7, 2026, 9:12 PM GMT+1 Jake Pearce is a final-year Sports Journalism student at Southampton Solent University. Jake has previously written at VAVEL and FootballPark, before making the move to GiveMeSport. He recently won the Football Writers Association Male Student Football Writer of the Year award following a feature with former Crystal Palace player Danny Butterfield. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Egypt's World Cup journey has come to an end following a mighty comeback against Argentina . Lionel Messi was once again at the centre of attention, assisting and scoring a goal in the 3-2 win despite missing a penalty. Egypt did take the lead and even extended it to 2-0, but they couldn't hold on as Argentina launched a comeback with just over 10 minutes left to go. The game was filled with plenty of controversy, however, as Egypt had a goal disallowed in the 60th minute, with Lisandro Martínez deemed to have fouled at the complete opposite end of the pitch. Despite this being ruled out, Argentina's winning goal was allowed to stand even though a similar situation had happened down the other e…

Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush’s Egypt dream ends in heartbreaking fashion https://www.eucup.com/1694950/ The remarkable journey of Egypt at the FIFA World Cup ended in dramatic and heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday evening at the hands of Argentina. Defending world champions …

Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup <p>Defending champions trailed 2-0 before turning tide in last 11 minutes to claim spot in quarterfinals; Egypt's coach accuses referee of 'injustice,' blasts noon start time</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/messi-leads-argentina-in-stunning-late-3-2-comeback-to-oust-egypt-from-world-cup/">Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/07/AP26188718879782-e1783455257832-1024x640.jpg" title="Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

'A crushing defeat': Egypt lose to Argentina as Africa's World Cup dream fades Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset. It leaves Morocco as they only African team still left in the competition. African football analyst Saddick Adams speaks to France 24.

Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan <p>Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday.</p><p>"I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have suffered injustice," Hassan said in an explosive press conference.</p><p>The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0, VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.</p>

Argentina stage stunning late comeback to beat Egypt in World Cup last 16 ‌Holders Argentina survive huge scare to earn a 3-2 win ⁠over Egypt and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

World Cup 2026: Argentina steal stunning comeback as Egypt Complain about refering Led 2-0, the defending champions produced 13 minutes of magic to turn their Round of 16 game on its head and beat Egypt. Romero, Messi and Fernandez avoided what would have been a historic upset as Egypt were left powerless in the face of Argentina's magical comeback. The Pharoahs however complained about the refereeing, saying decisions had been taken against them, with their head coach vowing not to watch a single game for the rest of the competition.

Messi miracle: Argentina pulls off stunning World Cup comeback vs. Egypt 2026 World Cup Messi miracle: Argentina pulls off stunning World Cup comeback vs. Egypt The reigning World Cup champions scored three goals late in the second half to stave off elimination. By Max Molski • Published 28 minutes ago • Updated 29 seconds ago BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. Who will finish as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Former Team USA captain and MLS analyst Brian Dunseth breaks down the leading Golden Boot contenders, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi and Argentina have snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and kept their World Cup dreams alive in the process. The reigning World Cup champions clawed back from a two-goal deficit, scoring three goals in a 13-minute span late in the second half to pull off a 3-2 stunner against Egypt in a round of 16 match in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon. Watch NBC6 free wherever you are WATCH HERE Egypt struck first in the 15th minute when Marawan Attia sent a cross in to Yasser Ibrahim, who headed the ball past Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez. The early goal put Argentina behind at the World Cup for the first …

Messi leads Argentina to spectacular World Cup comeback vs. Egypt - CBS ... Pinned Jul 7, 2026 at 12:02 pm ET Link copied ARG 3-2 EGY (FT) FULLTIME: Egypt scored first! Yasser Ibrahim got the opening goal on a set-piece corner in the 15th minute. Argentina had a chance to equalize minutes later, but Messi's penalty kick was saved by Shobeir. Later in the second half, Ziko scored the second goal for Egypt following an impressive counterattack. Romero pulled Argentina within one at the 79th minute, and just minutes later, Messi equalized! A stoppage time counter by Argentina, with Martinez combining with Fernando, led to the game winner!

Is Egypt out of the 2026 World Cup after losing to Argentina? WORLD CUP / World Cup 2026 Is Egypt out of the 2026 World Cup after losing to Argentina? Egypt’s surprising World Cup run came to a stunning end in the Round of 16, as Argentina extended their winning streak. Who, when, and where is Argentina playing next in 2026 World Cup quarterfinals? Lionel Messi scores eighth goal at 2026 World Cup for Argentina By Santiago Tovar July 07, 2026 02:08PM EDT Follow us on Google! © Buda Mendes/Getty Images Mohamed Salah #10 and Omar Marmoush #22 of Egypt. In an absolute thriller of a Round of 16 matchup, the reigning World Cup champions survived a massive scare to advance. Argentina clawed their way back to a 3-2 victory over an inspired Egypt side that held a stunning lead for the first 80 minutes, before La Albiceleste launched a late, dramatic comeback to steal the win. The heartbreaking defeat brings a bitter end to Egypt’s impressive 2026 World Cup run in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, a battle-tested Argentina punches its ticket to the quarterfinals, where they await the winner of the upcoming high-stakes clash between Switzerland and Colombia. + Follow us This high-octane fixture w…

Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after 3-2 win over Egypt Argentina’s goals were scored by Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez

Messi scripts never-seen-before WC history as Argentina complete epic comeback Lionel Messi achieved a historic World Cup milestone by scoring in six consecutive knockout matches. Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Egypt after trailing by two goals. Messi's equaliser in the 83rd minute ignited a remarkable turnaround for his team. Enzo Fernandez then completed the stunning comeback in stoppage time to advance Argentina.

From 0-2 to 3-2: Messi's Argentina pull off impossible, storm into quarterfinals Argentina staged one of the greatest comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals. After falling 2-0 behind and seeing Lionel Messi miss a penalty, late strikes from Cristian Romero, Messi and Enzo Fernández completed a remarkable turnaround to keep the champions' title defence alive.

Messi, Argentina ride VAR drama to complete epic comeback vs. Egypt ATLANTA --Lionel Messiis once again the star forArgentina. WithEgyptleading 2-0 with just over 10 minutes to go, theAlbicelestecaptain assisted on Argentina's first goal, scored their second in the 84th minute to tie the game, and then played his part to promptEnzo Fernández's game-winner in the second minute of stoppage time to send his country into the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win. His equalizer on Tuesday sent the Argentina-heavy crowd into a frenzy inside the pressure cooker of Atlanta Stadium. The bowing began in the stands before transforming into the famous "Messi, Messi" chant we've heard so many times already throughout the tournament. It was almost a different story for Messi and Argentina. After Egypt took the lead whenYasser Ibrahimheaded homeMarawan Attia's cross after 15 minutes, Messi missed a penalty six minutes later that would have tied it, his second miss of the World Cup. From the spot, his left-footed attempt was saved by Egypt goalkeeperMostafa Shoubirto make Messi's record four out of eight World Cup penalties missed. Silence took over before fans broke in…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Argentina vs Egypt: Messi misses penalty as ... AP Argentina trails Egypt 1-0 at halftime in the round of 16 at the World Cup Defending champions Argentina face an uphill battle after falling 1-0 behind to Egypt at half-time in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash on Tuesday. Egypt produced a disciplined first-half display, while goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir emerged as the hero by denying Lionel Messi from the penalty spot. Yasser Ibrahim gives Egypt dream start Egypt made the perfect start when Yasser Ibrahim rose highest to head home in the 15th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, giving the African side a shock lead against one of the tournament favourites. Argentina struggled to break down Egypt's organised defence despite dominating possession for long spells. Messi misses penalty Argentina had a golden chance to equalise when they were awarded a penalty, but Lionel Messi's effort was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, keeping Egypt in front. Messi came close again later in the half, striking the post with a long-range free-kick. Shortly before the interval, Julián Álvarez thought he had restored parity, but Shobeir produced another excelle…

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to all-time great World Cup comeback ... FIFA World Cup 2026 Lionel Messi celebrates his late equaliser before Argentina's winner against Egypt in the last 16 of the World CupEvrim Aydin/Anadolu via Getty Images Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to one of the great World Cup comebacks as they came back from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and seal their place in the quarter-finals. Argentina had found themselves behind at half-time in the tournament for the first time in 16 years after Yasser Ibrahim’s 15th-minute header and a Messi penalty saved by Mostafa Shobeir. Advertisement The reigning champions appeared on the brink of elimination when Mostafa Ziko put Egypt 2-0 up in the 67th minute, after already having seen a goal ruled out for a VAR intervention on a challenge in the build-up. Lionel Scaloni’s side had other ideas, though. Cristian Romero gave them hope with a 79th-minute header, before the 39-year-old Messi sent Argentinians into delirium with his improbable — or perhaps probable — equaliser off the crossbar. There had been four minutes and 18 seconds between those goals. And they completed the fightback in stoppage time, as Enz…

FIFA World Cup | Messi-inspired Argentina pulls off a wild escape against Egypt In a Round of 16 game of high drama, Argentina trailed 0-2 and Messi missed a penalty but three late goals prevented an embarrassing exit

Messi sees another penalty saved as Argentina trail Egypt at World … FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 2m ago Advertisement live Updated8s ago Argentina are fighting for their lives at the 2026 World Cup after Lionel Messi saw a penalty saved before Egypt had a second goal controversially ruled out. Yasser Ibrahim headed home to put the world champions on the back foot early in the day’s first game. Argentina were then awarded a penalty when Nicolas Tagliafico was fouled, but Messi’s effort was saved — the second time this tournament that he has failed to score from the spot. Egypt thought they had doubled their lead when Mostafa Zico scored, but his goal was ruled out for a foul in the build-up. Well, it was a terrific counter-attack from Egypt, rounded off superbly by Ziko after yet more chaotic defending from Argentina. It was disallowed after a VAR review picked up a foul on Martinez at the other end of the pitch, but Argentina are living very dangerously here If your house is on fire in Vancouver, grab your own hose — because I just walked by a fire brigade station near BC Place when the second Egypt goal went in and the cheer from inside suggests the entire platoon are en…

BREAKING: Argentina stage stunning comeback to sink Egypt's World Cup ... BREAKING: Argentina stage stunning comeback to sink Egypt’s World Cup dream By Reporter • Jul 7, 2026 • 3 min read Defending champions Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 and book their place in the quarter-finals after a pulsating Round of 16 encounter at Atlanta Stadium. The South Americans looked destined for a shock exit after Egypt, inspired by a disciplined defensive display and clinical finishing, surged into a 2-0 lead before the reigning champions mounted a breathtaking late rally through Cristian Romero, captain Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández. The victory preserved Argentina’s quest to retain the World Cup crown, while Egypt bowed out with heads held high after pushing one of the tournament favourites to the brink in what will go down as one of the finest performances by the Pharaohs on the global stage. Egypt stunned the holders in the 15th minute when defender Yasser Ibrahim rose highest to power home a header from Marwan Attia’s delivery, silencing the overwhelming Argentine support i…

Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush’s Egypt dream ends in heartbreaking fashion https://www.eucup.com/1694950/ The remarkable journey of Egypt at the FIFA World Cup ended in dramatic and heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday evening at the hands of Argentina. Defending world champions …