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…