Messi inspires Argentina comeback after Egypt give them major scare
Argentina rallied to defeat Egypt 2-1 on Friday, with Lionel Messi scoring the equalizer and assisting the winner. After trailing at halftime due to Yasser Ibrahim's header, Messi's late contributions secured victory. The win marks Argentina's advance in the World Cup, highlighting Egypt's continued struggle in finals after three previous losses.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 18:31 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 18:40 UTC
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