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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With extra-time looming, Enzo Fernandez nodded in a sensational winner in the second minute of time added on to finally break Egypt's resistance.  (REUTERS)

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Earlier, Yasser Ibrahim stunned Argentina with an early goal as he connected the header to hit the back of the net which pushed the defending champions on the backfoot. (AFP)

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Egypt's Mostafa Zico's scored the second goal for Egypt minutes after his first was denied by the VAR which came under the scanner. (AP Photo)