Argentina's defending champions required extra time and a late comeback against Egypt. Lionel Messi inspired a remarkable recovery after trailing by two goals late. The team demonstrated a refusal to accept defeat, showing great determination. While vulnerabilities were exposed, this resilience could prove beneficial. Argentina now prepares for a demanding quarter-final contest against Switzerland.

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance…

Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup. The Argentina great scored once while inspiring his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt despite trailing by two…

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning late comeback as the reigning champions beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Argentina stun Egypt with a dramatic 3-2 comeback in Atlanta as Lionel Messi inspires holders into the World Cup quarter-finals after trailing 2-0.

Enzo Fernandez headed the winning goal three minutes into stoppage time from a Lautaro Martinez cross.

What just happened? Our writers break down a sensational comeback as Messi's reigning champions emerged victorious from a World Cup epic

Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.

The Argentina captain became the first player to score in six consecutive World Cup knockout matches.

Argentina looked destined for a shock exit after trailing 2-0 with just 11 minutes remaining, but a remarkable turnaround saw Cristian Romero and Messi score in quick succession…

Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the…

Lionel Messi recovered from an earlier penalty miss to lead the fightback, scoring one goal and setting up another when his team needed him most. | Football News

South Americans secure stunning 3-2 win to seal quarter-final spot

The world champion produced a late show for the ages to seal a spot in the final eight.

Argentina staged a dramatic comeback against Egypt, with Messi leading the charge to secure a 3-2 victory in the World Cup.

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Lionel Messi and Co. were almost knocked out by Egypt after being scared by Cabo Verde.

Lionel Messi scored as Argentina rallied from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2, reaching the World Cup quarterfinals with one of the tournament's greatest comebacks.

Egypt looked the far more dangerous side in the first half. Argentina emerged from the break transformed.