Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals - WNOR FM99

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, erasing a 2-0 deficit with 11 minutes remaining and securing a World Cup quarterfinal spot. The defending champions were behind after goals by Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, while Argentina also faced near-misses, including a disallowed Egyptian strike after a video review that prevented a 3-0 lead. Argentina’s resurgence began with Cristian Romero’s header in the 79th minute. Messi scored in the 83rd minute for his eighth tournament goal and a record-extending 21st World Cup strike, then Enzo Fernandez netted the winner in stoppage time. Egypt’s Mostafa Shobeir saved Messi’s penalty. Argentina will play Switzerland on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.