Messi Nears Record
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Argentina faces Egypt in a critical World Cup Round of 16 match. Lionel Messi is nearing a scoring record as coach Lionel Scaloni confirms he is fit to play. The game is highly anticipated, with discussions also touching on potential strategies for Egypt, especially concerning the absence of their star player Mohamed Salah.
Argentinian newspapers hail 'footballing miracle' after World Cup qualifier win over Egypt
- Argentinian newspapers reported on the national team's dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. - Despite pre-match predictions favoring Lionel Messi and Argentina, Egypt surprised with an early strong performance and a goal from Yasser Ibrahim. - The match was described as a "footballing miracle" for Argentina, who overcame a challenging start, including a missed penalt…
It's difficult to come back from 2-0 down: Messi after Argentina's stunning win over Egypt in FIFA World Cup R16 clash
- Defending champions Argentina narrowly defeated Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 match to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. - Captain Lionel Messi admitted the team feared elimin…
Egypt Coach Accuses FIFA of Favoring Messi and Argentina for Marketing
- Egypt's national football team coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA of orchestrating Lionel Messi and Argentina's continued presence in the World Cup for marketing purposes. - Hassan's accusations came …
Argentina's Comeback Against Egypt Praised as 'Amazing' by Roy Keane
- Former Manchester United star Roy Keane praised Argentina's dramatic comeback against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. - Keane described the quality of Argentina's three goals, scored in a 1…
Carlos Tevez and Kun Agüero witness epic Argentina comeback against Egypt in World Cup
- Argentina staged an epic comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup, securing a quarter-final spot. - The team overcame a 2-0 deficit, including a missed penalty by Lionel Messi, to win dram…
Messi's Tears of Joy as Argentina Edges Egypt in World Cup Thriller
- Lionel Messi was visibly emotional after Argentina's hard-fought 3-2 victory over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, shedding tears of joy. - Teammates Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez prai…
Messi Scores Late Equalizer as Argentina Mounts Comeback Against Egypt in World Cup Thriller
- Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match, with Lionel Messi scoring the equalizer. - Egypt took a surprising lead twice, but Argentina secured the win with a late goal. - Lionel Me…
World Cup 2026 | Lionel Messi Calls Argentina's Comeback a 'Madness' After Reaching Quarterfinals
- Lionel Messi described Argentina's comeback victory against Egypt as 'crazy' after they rallied from a 2-0 deficit. - Argentina secured a 3-2 win in the final minutes of the match to advance to the …
Fernández goal seals comeback as Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 at World Cup
- Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, with Enzo Fernández scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. - Fernández highlighted the team's resilience, stating they
Video | Lionel Messi's tears after leading Argentina to World Cup 2026 quarterfinals
- Lionel Messi was moved to tears after leading Argentina to a 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup. - Argentina overcame a penalty miss and a deficit to secure their spot in the q…
Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters
- Argentina came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup round of 16 match. - Lionel Messi scored the equalizer, extending his World Cup scoring streak to nine consecutive …
Argentina Stages Stunning Late Comeback to Defeat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup
- Argentina completed a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, with three goals in the final 11 minutes. - Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and later the go-ah…
World Cup Shocker: Messi's Argentina Trailing Egypt at Halftime
- Argentina is trailing Egypt 1-0 at halftime in their World Cup Round of 16 match in Atlanta. - Egypt's goalkeeper, Mostafa Shobeir, has been a key player, saving a penalty from Lionel Messi and maki…
Egypt's Ziko claims World Cup is 'fixed' after disallowed goal in Argentina loss
- Egypt's Mostafa Ziko alleged refereeing injustice and a fixed tournament after his team's World Cup loss to Argentina. - Ziko's disallowed goal and a subsequent comeback by Argentina, including goal…
Egypt coach accuses FIFA of wanting Messi to stay in World Cup for marketing
- Egypt's national team coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA of marketing manipulation after his team's dramatic elimination from the 2026 World Cup by Argentina. - Hassan alleged that FIFA wanted Lionel …
Mostafa Shobeir: Egypt's Goalkeeper Who Made Argentina Sweat
- Mostafa Shobeir, Egypt's 26-year-old goalkeeper, was a standout performer in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina. - Shobeir saved a penalty from Lionel Messi and made numerous sav…
Goals from Messi, Romero, and Fernández Complete Argentina's Comeback Win Against Egypt for World Cup Quarterfinals
- Argentina achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt to reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. - Lionel Messi played a key role in the comeback, scoring one goal and assisting another. …
Messi, Romero, Fernandez anchor Argentina's stunning 3-2 comeback win over Egypt to reach quarter-finals
- Argentina staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. - Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored for Argentina to secure their quarter-fi…
Argentina completes stunning comeback against Egypt, Messi stars in World Cup 2026
- Argentina staged a dramatic comeback against Egypt, winning 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. - Lionel Messi scored a late goal, extending his tournament record to 20 goals. - Argentina will fa…
