Argentina rallies with late Messi goal against Egypt in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Argentina rallies with late Messi goal against Egypt in World Cup match
Summary

Argentina trails Egypt 0-2 in their round-of-16 World Cup match until the 78th minute when Lionel Messi scores to equalize. The dramatic goal caused an emotional reaction from the commentators, including Sergio Agüero and Carlos Tevez. Following this equalizer, Argentina prepares to face Switzerland in the next round. The match remains ongoing.

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  • Argentina trails Egypt 0-2 until the 78th minute.
  • Lionel Messi scores to equalize for Argentina.
  • Commentators express intense emotions following the goal.
  • Argentina will play Switzerland in the next round.
  • Match remains ongoing.
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  • 6:46 PMYahoo Sports🎥 Completely spent by the end! Commentator loses it at Messi goal
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Argentina’s round-of-16 match against Egypt was not for the faint-hearted among Argentine fans. Up until the 78th minute, the team led by superstar Lionel Messi was trailing 0-2, but then they struc...

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