{"id":515006,"date":"2026-07-08T01:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/515006\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T01:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:22:15","slug":"lionel-messi-leads-argentina-to-3-2-comeback-victory-over-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/515006\/","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lionel Messi<\/a> did it yet again at this year\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

The Argentina great scored once while inspiring his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Wednesday despite trailing by two goals with only 11 minutes to play.<\/p>\n

‘Bedlam in Atlanta’ – Another unbelievable game as Messi saves champs – watch on TVNZ+<\/a><\/p>\n

The defending champions will next face either Switzerland or Colombia in quarterfinals on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p>\n

\"Egypt<\/p>\n

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir (23) saves a penalty kick from Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. (Source: Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Messi, who was in tears after the final whistle, scored his eighth goal of this year’s tournament in the 83rd minute to level the score at 2-2. It was his record-extending 21st at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time to complete one of the great World Cup comebacks. Cristian Romero started the rally in the 79th minute.<\/p>\n

Argentina had trailed 2-0 on goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico.<\/p>\n

\"Argentina's<\/p>\n

Argentina’s Lionel Messi takes a free kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. (Source: Associated Press)<\/p>\n

Messi also missed a chance in the first half when his penalty kick was saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. He later hit the post when the score was 1-0.<\/p>\n

Argentina is bidding to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brazil did so in 1958 and 1962.<\/p>\n

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