Argentina was losing to Egypt 0:2, but advanced to the quarter-finals. Messi was crying.

      The Argentina national team defeated Egypt (3:2) in the Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup. It was a tough game for Lionel Messi's team: until the 79th minute, they were losing 0:2. The first goal was scored by the African team in the 15th minute: Ibrahim Yasser found the net. The second goal went into Argentina's net at the start of the second half, but it was disallowed due to VAR. However, just a few attacks later, Egypt scored again thanks to a shot from Mostafa Ziko, and this time the goal was counted. Egypt made a fatal mistake: they went on the attack and left many open spaces for the opponent. Argentina pulled one goal back in the 79th minute when forward Cristian Romero scored. Messi found the net in the 83rd minute. Then, in added time, Enzo Fernandez scored. Messi could not hold back tears after the victory. Today he set two records. He scored 8 goals in the tournament and topped the scoring race. He also strengthened his position in the ranking of the best scorers in World Cup history with 21 goals. Additionally, he became the best assist provider in World Cup history with 9 assists. He also set an unwanted record. In the 21st minute, he missed a penalty and became the first player in history to miss four penalties in World Cup matches. It is worth noting that Argentina is the reigning world champion. However, they faced problems in the previous round, allowing the tournament newcomer Cape Verde to come back twice and winning in the final seconds 3:2 in the Round of 32 match. In the quarter-finals, Argentina will face the winner of the Switzerland vs. Colombia match. If they reach the semi-finals, they will play either England or Norway.

      Argentina — Egypt — 3:2 (0:1)

      July 7. Atlanta. USA. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 68,239 spectators 0:1 — Ibrahim, 15 0:2 — Ziko, 67 1:2 — Romero, 79 2:2 — Messi, 84 3:2 — Fernandez, 90+2 Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Molina (Montiel, 73), Romero (Otamendi, 90+5), Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico (Gonzalez, 66), De Paul (Lautaro Martinez, 66), Mac Allister, Fernandez, Paredes, Messi, Alvarez (Medina, 90+5). Egypt: Shobair, Rabia, Ibrahim, Hani, Hafez, Attia, Lashin (Zizo, 90+6), Ashour (Fati, 46), Zakio (Marmush, 80), Salah, Hassan (Trezeguet, 73). Warnings: Shobair (90+3), Fati (90+4), Attia (90+8).

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