Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals | I-100

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals reports that Argentina rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Egypt with 11 minutes remaining to win 3-2 in a World Cup Round of 16 match in Atlanta on Tuesday. The defending champions secured their quarterfinal spot after goals by Cristian Romero in the 79th minute, Lionel Messi in the 83rd minute, and Enzo Fernandez in stoppage time. Messi, who had a penalty saved earlier in the match and hit the post, scored his eighth goal of the tournament and set a record with his 21st World Cup goal. Egypt led at halftime through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, and a potential third goal was ruled out after a video review. Argentina will face Switzerland in the next round on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri. The article highlights the historical rarity of overcoming a two-goal deficit with 15 minutes left, noting Argentina became the first reigning champion to do so in regulation.