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Argentina v Egypt: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

‘Wanted Messi to stay in the running’ - Egypt bemoan ‘injustice’

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has sensationally claimed his side were victims of an "injustice" following their dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Argentina. The Pharaohs surrendered a two-goal lead in Atlanta as the reigning champions mounted a late comeback, but the match was defined by a series of contentious officiating decisions that left the African giants fuming.

‘Might top 28-3’ - Brady hands 'greatest comeback' to Messi

Tom Brady was left stunned by Lionel Messi and Argentina following their incredible 3-2 victory over Egypt. The NFL icon suggested that the dramatic turnaround in Atlanta might have surpassed his own legendary Super Bowl comeback with the New England Patriots, as the South American side scored three late goals to secure a spectacular quarter-final spot.

Messi achieves WC first since Maradona in epic Argentina win

Lionel Messi has matched a spectacular World Cup record previously set by Diego Maradona after inspiring Argentina to a breathtaking 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. The captain was instrumental as his team overturned a two-goal deficit in the final minutes, securing a quarter-final spot while registering astonishing individual statistics that cement his legacy on the global stage.

Argentina vs Egypt: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt, as well as kick-off time and team news

Lionel Messi tears Cristiano Ronaldo Neymar 2026 World Cup

🎥 | Happy tears! Emotional Messi follows Neymar & CR7

Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle in Atlanta as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2. After watching old rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar suffer painful exits in previous matches, the Inter Miami star shed tears of joy as the reigning champions secured their place in the quarter-finals.

Lionel Messi is inevitable! The GOAT inspires epic win over Egypt

Lionel Messi made amends for missing a second penalty at the 2026 World Cup by inspiring the most dramatic of comebacks, as Argentina came from 2-0 down with just over 10 minutes remaining to beat a heroic Egypt side 3-2 in a last-16 clash for the ages in Atlanta. Lionel Scaloni's side started as sluggishly as they had performed in their lucky win over Cape Verde by the same scoreline, and Egypt took advantage, with an unmarked Yasser Ibrahim burying a cross from Marwan Attia past Emiliano Martinez with just 15 minutes gone.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Caxias	13	5	5	3	13	10	3	20	W D D L W
7	Botafogo PB	13	6	1	6	17	15	2	19	W W W D W
8	Maringa FC	13	5	4	4	26	24	2	19	W D D D L
9	Ituano FC	13	5	4	4	15	13	2	19	L D D D L
10	Floresta	13	5	4	4	15	14	1	19	D W L L W

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