SI:AM | This World Cup Has Been Nothing But Bangers

SI:AM | This World Cup Has Been Nothing But Bangers frames the tournament’s knockout stage as a run of high-drama matches, spotlighting Argentina’s comeback over Egypt. Lionel Messi’s team was down 2-0 with just over 20 minutes remaining, then scored twice in quick succession to level, before Enzo Fernández netted the stoppage-time winner. Messi scored the second goal in the 83rd minute on a one-touch finish. The article notes Egypt’s frustration with two officiating calls: a goal overturned by VAR in the 58th minute due to a foul elsewhere, and the absence of a VAR review after Egypt believed a foul should have been called on Mohamed Salah in the box. It also contextualizes the pattern, citing that Fernández’s winner marked the 10th elimination-game goal scored in the 85th minute or later. With more knockout matches remaining, the piece emphasizes how the expanded field has increased chances for late shocks.