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Argentina edges Egypt in World Cup quarterfinals after Messi's late goal

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 6:55 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Argentina edges Egypt in World Cup quarterfinals after Messi's late goal
Summary

Argentina secured a place in the World Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Egypt in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. Lionel Messi scored a crucial goal, marking his record sixth consecutive knockout match with a goal. The match featured a dramatic late comeback from Argentina. It is now an important step for Argentina as they advance in the tournament.

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  • •Lionel Messi scored to help Argentina defeat Egypt 3-2.
  • •Argentina staged a late comeback in the knockout match.
  • •The match took place in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.
  • •Messi sets record for most consecutive knockout matches with a goal.
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  • 7:17 PMESPN — Messi saves Argentina in dramatic win over Egypt
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Lionel Messi scored in a record sixth-straight World Cup knockout match to help Argentina reach the quarterfinals after a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta.

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