'Game for the ages': Messi, Argentina stage comeback against Egypt in World Cup thriller - ABC News

Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. Egypt led 2-0 until the 80th minute, but Argentina scored three unanswered goals in the final 15 minutes to complete the comeback, with Lionel Messi netting in the 83rd minute. The result keeps Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, in contention for back-to-back titles and leaves Messi in the running for the Golden Boot.