Argentina rallies to defeat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to overcome Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7 in Atlanta. After falling behind 2-0, Lionel Messi assisted the first goal and scored the equalizer before Enzo Fernandez netted the winner in stoppage time. Messi expressed pride in his teammates and highlighted the group's resilience in challenging moments. Following the match, manager Lionel Scaloni and forward Lautaro Martinez shared their emotional responses, emphasizing their desire to support Messi in his final World Cup. Argentina is set to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on June 11 in Kansas City, Missouri.
- •Argentina rally from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 versus Egypt.
- •Lionel Messi contributes with an assist and a goal.
- •Enzo Fernandez scores the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
- •Next up, Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on June 11.
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi: What Argentina did in comeback vs Egypt was 'crazy'
"The star of the show for Argentina had praise for his teammates as his last World Cup tango continues on.
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