Divya Delhi : Atlanta, July 8, 2026 Lionel Messi led defending champions Argentina to a stunning 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, booking a place in the quarterfinals after an intense encounter in Atlanta. Egypt shocked Argentina by taking a two-goal lead through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, putting the South American giants on the brink of elimination. However, Argentina mounted a remarkable fightback in the final stages of the match. Cristian Romero sparked the comeback with a goal in the 79th minute before Messi equalized four minutes later. Enzo Fernández then scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to complete the turnaround. Messi, who had earlier missed a penalty, redeemed himself with a crucial goal and an inspiring performance that kept Argentina’s title-defense hopes alive. The victory sends Argentina into the quarterfinals, where they will face Switzerland.
