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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.

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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves ahead of Mbappe

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

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

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Argentina made it to the quarterfinals in the World Cup. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

Messi makes unwanted history! Argentine GOAT posts WC first

Lionel Messi has etched his name into the record books once again, though this time for reasons he would much rather forget. During Argentina's high-stakes World Cup clash against Egypt, the legendary forward set a new tournament benchmark that highlights a rare vulnerability from 12 yards.

Messi a superstar at nine! ‘Tiny magician’ wowed senior players

Before he was an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and a world champion, Lionel Messi was already a living legend in the streets of Rosario. Long before he moved to Barcelona's La Masia, the "tiny magician" was making enough waves at Newell's Old Boys that the club’s senior professionals would halt their schedules just to catch a glimpse of his genius.

Argentina v Cabo Verde: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Beckham reunites with ‘old friend’ behind painful World Cup memories

David Beckham has shared a surprising reunion with Diego Simeone, the man central to the darkest chapter of his international career. The pair sparked memories of a legendary World Cup rivalry after crossing paths during a recent match in the United States.

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