Kabul 24<\/a>: Egypt held a brave lead until the 79th minute, but Lionel Messi and his teammates turned the game around with incredible determination and quality.<\/p>\nEgypt started strongly with compact defense and high motivation. They stunned the defending champions by going 2-0 up. Goals from Yasser Ibrahim (header) and Mostafa Zico (counterattack) put the Pharaohs in control.<\/p>\n
Argentina looked vulnerable, and their title defense appeared to be slipping away. Messi was seen staring at the pitch in despair, with tears in his eyes \u2014 a deeply emotional scene that echoed Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s past heartbreaks.<\/p>\n
However, Argentina refused to give up. In a stunning 14-minute blitz, they scored three goals. Cristian Romero opened the scoring in the 79th minute with a header from Messi\u2019s assist. Messi himself equalized in the 83rd minute with a brilliant finish.<\/p>\n
In stoppage time (90+2), Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez netted the winner, again aided by Messi\u2019s involvement. This epic comeback ranks among the greatest in World Cup history and sent fans into wild celebration.<\/p>\n
After the final whistle, Messi stood at the center of the field, breaking down in tears in the embrace of his teammates. These were tears of relief as much as joy \u2014 the team had escaped elimination in dramatic fashion.<\/p>\n
At 39 years old, the captain once again showed why he is a global symbol of leadership, skill, and unbreakable spirit. He not only contributed directly with goals and assists but also inspired the entire squad.Egypt\u2019s coach rejected the outcome and sharply criticized the referee and VAR decisions.<\/p>\n
He questioned the fairness of the match, asking why other teams were invited if Argentina was meant to win. His comments reflected deep dissatisfaction with the officiating, even though VAR influenced key moments.<\/p>\n
This victory gives Argentina fresh momentum as they continue their campaign. For Messi and his team<\/a>, it was more than just a result \u2014 it became a powerful symbol of resilience, belief, and football\u2019s magic that captivated millions around the world. The game will be remembered as a classic reminder that in soccer, the fight is never over until the final whistle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Argentine national team delivered one of the most dramatic and unforgettable comebacks in World Cup 2026 history, defeating Egypt 3-2 to advance to the quarterfinals. The thrilling match took place on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium. Kabul 24: Egypt held a brave lead until the 79th minute, but Lionel Messi and his teammates turned the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":25221,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,32,37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-sport","category-world"],"yoast_head":"\n
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