Defending champs Argentina pulls-off a miracle, beat Egypt 3-2 to move into QF
Argentina completed a stunning comeback to beat Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 and advance to the quarterfinals, scoring three goals after the 79th minute to win 3-2. Egypt took the advantage defending champions with a goal in the first half and then pushed their advantage to 2-0 with another score in the 67th minute – minutes after the Pharaohs had a goal controversially overturned.
But Argentina’s comeback was on. Cristian Romero scored in the 79th minute and then Lionel Messi equalized a few minutes later, extending his World Cup record with the 21st goal of his career. Enzo Fernandez scored the winner in the 92nd minute with a header, sending the crowd in Atlanta into a frenzy.
Argentina will face Switzerland or Colombia in the quarterfinals in Kansas City on Saturday, July 11.