World Cup 2026: Messi Inspires Late Argentina Dramatic Comeback Win Against Egypt

Lionel Messi scored in a record sixth-straight World Cup knockout match to help Argentina reach the quarterfinals after a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta, ESPN reports.

Egypt were leading the defending champions 2-0 heading into the closing stages before Messi provided an assist for Cristian Romero in the 79th minute and then a goal of his own four minutes later to tie the game.

Just when it seemed that extra time was on the cards, Enzo Fernández headed into the net in the second minute of stoppage time to complete a remarkable turnaround at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

It is the first time in World Cup history that a team has won a knockout match in regulation time after trailing by two goals in the 75th minute.

Argentina, who are bidding to become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since Brazil in 1958 and ’62, will face wither Colombia or Switzerland in the quarterfinals in Kansas City on Saturday.

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