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World Cup Daily live: Argentina, Messi produce late magic to avoid Egypt shock

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, eliminating the Egyptian side from the 2026 World Cup.

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📍 Where it landed

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2, advancing in the World Cup. Messi's performance, including a goal celebration he described as a "huge release" after a missed penalty, inspired his team to a stunning victory. Argentina will now face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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🌍 How it travelled

This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 2.4 hours before Newsylist detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 7, 21:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 7, 19:07 UTC · Corriere della Sera

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What happened

Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in a late-game rally to avoid an upset. Lionel Messi inspired the comeback, which resulted in Egypt being ousted from the tournament.

Coverage from The New York Times and ESPN characterizes the win as "late magic" and an "all-time great" comeback. NBC News reports on the match alongside other tournament updates, including a scoreless first half between Switzerland and Colombia.

Attention remains on Argentina's progression following the win, while Fox News notes that Tom Brady compared the rally to a Patriots Super Bowl comeback.

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Questions people are asking

What was the final score of the Argentina vs. Egypt match?

Argentina won the match 3-2.

Who was credited with leading Argentina's comeback?

Lionel Messi led and inspired Argentina's rally.

What happened to Egypt as a result of the match?

According to The Times of Israel, Egypt was ousted from the World Cup.

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Topics

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