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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The brief
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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (12)
- Atlanta fans watch Switzerland advances to quarterfinals for first time since 1954 FOX 5 Atlanta · 19h ago
- Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia Al Jazeera · 19h ago
- Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt Reuters · 20h ago
- Lionel Messi says goal celeb 'huge release' after missed pen ESPN Global · 20h ago
- Tom Brady really did just post this Atlanta World Cup match FOX 5 Atlanta · 20h ago
- Tom Brady compares Argentina's dramatic World Cup rally to Patriots' Super Bowl comeback Fox News · 20h ago
- The glorious rage of Lionel Messi: ‘You look at his eyes and he switches’ The New York Times · 20h ago
- Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to all-time great World Cup comeback against Egypt The New York Times · 22h ago
- Tom Brady compares Argentina's dramatic World Cup rally to Patriots' Super Bowl comeback Fox News · 22h ago
- World Cup 2026 live updates: Switzerland, Colombia scoreless in first half; Argentina storms back to beat Egypt 3-2 NBC News · 22h ago
- Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup The Times of Israel · 22h ago
- World Cup Daily live: Argentina, Messi produce late magic to avoid Egypt shock ESPN · 22h ago broke it first
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