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Argentina vs. Egypt Highlights: Messi, Argentina Pull Off Historic Comeback
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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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Jul 07, 2026 - 11:11a ET

Argentina vs. Egypt Live Score

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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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