Argentina vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi stands tall as ARG stage stunning comeback - Action in Images
Argentina came from two goals behind to defeat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi leading a remarkable late fightback.
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Lionel Messi inspired a dramatic late comeback as Argentina recovered from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2, keeping their World Cup title defence alive and booking a place in the quarterfinals.(AFP)
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Lionel Messi fired home a superb volley to level the score at 2-2, taking his tournament tally to eight goals and sending the thousands of Argentina supporters among the 68,239 crowd into celebration.(REUTERS)
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Cristian Romero's 79th-minute header from a pinpoint Messi cross gave the defending champions a lifeline at 2-1.(AP)
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Lionel Messi missed a penalty in first half, but produced an assist and a goal in the second half to inspire Argentina to stage an incredible comeback.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)
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