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Argentina Stuns Egypt with Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

Trailing and struggling for much of the match, Argentina turned the tables on Egypt (3-2) thanks to a dramatic surge in the final fifteen minutes. Messi and his teammates will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.

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Argentina Stuns Egypt with Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
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Argentina secured their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals by overturning Egypt (3-2), after struggling for long stretches in this Round of 16 tie.

Already pushed to the brink by Cape Verde in the previous round, Lionel Messi’s side suffered once again. Egypt held the world champions at bay and even dominated for much of the encounter, before the script flipped in the final quarter-hour. Three goals in fifteen minutes were enough for Argentina to erase their deficit and claim victory.

This hard-fought qualification raises questions about the solidity of an Argentine team struggling to recapture the collective mastery they displayed when winning the World Cup. Two knockout matches, two alarming scenarios: a sign of a team living as much on mental resources as on talent.

Messi and his teammates will learn their quarterfinal opponent following the match between Switzerland and Colombia.

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