'Game for the ages': Messi, Argentina stage comeback against Egypt in World Cup thriller
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Key Points:
- Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, scoring in the 83rd minute to keep his Golden Boot hopes alive.
- Egypt took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, surprising the defending champions until Argentina’s late surge.
- Argentina’s goals came from Cristian Romero in the 79th minute, Messi in the 83rd, and Enzo Fernández during stoppage time, completing a remarkable turnaround.
- The match was hailed by broadcasters as "a game for the ages" and one of the greatest World Cup games, with Messi showing visible emotion after the win.
- Argentina advances to the quarterfinals to face the winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia on July 11, continuing their quest for back-to-back World Cup titles.
