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World Cup 2026: Messi’s Argentina fight back from brink of defeat to edge Egypt in thriller

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's equaliser.
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's equaliser. © Elsa, Getty Images via AFP

Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved and then scored a late equaliser as title holders Argentina came roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday and continue their bid for back-to-back World Cup titles.

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup comeback as they came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game.

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