Down 2-0 with just 13 minutes left, Argentina pulled off a breathtaking comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
The Pharaohs looked set for the biggest upset of the tournament after racing into a two-goal lead with disciplined defending and fearless attacking.
Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty, and Argentina looked out of ideas as Egypt stood firm for more than an hour.
Cristian Romero sparked the comeback before Messi finally found the net. Suddenly, Egypt’s dream began to slip away.
Argentina completed one of the greatest World Cup comebacks ever, scoring three times in the final 13 minutes to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory.
Despite the defeat, Egypt won hearts across the globe with a fearless campaign that pushed the defending champions to their absolute limit.
Argentina march into the last eight, where Switzerland await. Can the defending champions keep their title dream alive?
