{"id":17487,"date":"2026-07-08T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=17487"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:51:19","slug":"argentina-stun-egypt-3-2-as-messi-leads-incredible-world-cup-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/argentina-stun-egypt-3-2-as-messi-leads-incredible-world-cup-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina Stun Egypt 3-2 as Messi Leads Incredible World Cup Comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina produced one of the most memorable comebacks of the tournament, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash. Lionel Messi once again proved why he remains one of football’s greatest players, scoring a crucial equalizer and providing an assist before Argentina sealed victory deep into stoppage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For long periods, Egypt looked destined to pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. However, Argentina’s relentless pressure, world-class quality, and never-say-die attitude eventually overwhelmed the Pharaohs, who were left heartbroken after letting a two-goal advantage slip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egypt Shocks the World with a Brilliant Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Few expected Egypt to dominate the opening exchanges against the reigning champions, but they executed their game plan to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough arrived in the 15th minute when defender Yasser Ibrahim<\/strong> powered home a header from a well-worked corner routine, sending Egyptian fans into celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Argentina immediately had the perfect chance to respond after a penalty was awarded following a clumsy foul inside the area. However, goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir<\/strong> produced another outstanding save, denying Lionel Messi from the spot for the second time in this tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than losing confidence, Egypt grew stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shobeir continued to frustrate Argentina with superb saves from Alexis Mac Allister, Messi’s curling free-kick, and Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez, keeping Egypt ahead at halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Salah Pulls the Strings as Egypt Double Their Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Argentina dominated possession after the restart but struggled to break through Egypt’s disciplined defensive structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mohamed Salah remained Egypt’s biggest attacking threat, constantly creating danger on the counterattack. One brilliant through ball nearly produced a second goal before VAR ruled out the effort for a foul in the build-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warning signs were ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minutes later, Salah was once again at the heart of the move, releasing Haissem Hassan before Mostafa Ziko<\/strong> calmly finished to double Egypt’s advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 2-0, one of the tournament’s biggest shocks appeared inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Messi Sparks Argentina’s Stunning Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With time running out, Argentina finally found the breakthrough they desperately needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 79th minute, Lionel Messi delivered a pinpoint cross that Cristian<\/strong> Romero headed home<\/strong>, giving Argentina renewed belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal completely shifted the momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Messi then took matters into his own hands, driving forward before unleashing a powerful strike from outside the box that beat Shobeir to level the match at 2-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It marked Messi’s ninth consecutive FIFA World Cup scoring appearance and once again highlighted his ability to deliver under immense pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez Completes the Impossible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As both teams searched desperately for a winner, the game became increasingly open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egypt appealed for a late penalty, but play continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Argentina immediately launched a lightning-fast counterattack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lautaro Mart\u00ednez found acres of space before delivering an inviting cross into the box, where Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> rose highest to head home a dramatic stoppage-time winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal completed one of the greatest World Cup comebacks in recent memory and secured Argentina’s place in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Turning Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several moments proved decisive in this unforgettable encounter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n