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FIFA Men's World Cup
FIFA Men's World Cup
Argentina vs. Egypt Highlights: Messi, Argentina Pull Off Historic Comeback
Updated: Jul 07, 2026 - 2:23 PM ET
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After trailing 2-0 in the 78th minute, Lionel Messi and Argentina roared back, scoring three goals to defeat Mohamed Salah and Egypt in Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals.
Argentina, which was favored to win the match (-277), has won every game it has played this tournament, only allowing three combined goals before the round of 16 match. Meanwhile, this was the first time Egypt had reached the round of 16 in the World Cup.
Here are the top plays from Argentina vs. Egypt:
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Live Coverage for this has ended
Jul 07, 2026 - 2:21p ET
Messi & Argentina Move On
Jul 07, 2026 - 2:19p ET
Toss The Messi Around!
Jul 07, 2026 - 2:09p ET
Postgame Scene
Jul 07, 2026 - 2:03p ET
The Cameras Were Literally Shaking ...
Jul 07, 2026 - 1:58p ET
ARGENTINA TAKES THE LEAD!!!!
Jul 07, 2026 - 1:49p ET
MESSI TIES IT!!!
Jul 07, 2026 - 1:46p ET
Argentina Gets One Back!
Jul 07, 2026 - 1:38p ET
Argentina On The Brink
Jul 07, 2026 - 1:34p ET
EGYPT TAKES A 2-GOAL LEAD!!!!
Jul 07, 2026 - 1:26p ET
Egypt Goal Called Back
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:55p ET
HALFTIME: Egypt 1, Argentina 0
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:44p ET
The Man Is A WALL!
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:38p ET
Off The Post!
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:36p ET
The Shobeir Show
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:26p ET
Hydration Check
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:24p ET
Messi Cannot Connect On PK
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:18p ET
Egypt Breaks The Ice!
Jul 07, 2026 - 12:00p ET
Respect
Jul 07, 2026 - 11:41a ET
This Is What Messi Does To People
Jul 07, 2026 - 11:31a ET
Pregame Chatter
Jul 07, 2026 - 11:20a ET
Messi & Co. Are Here
Live Coverage for this began on Jul 07, 2026 - 2:07p ET
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