Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
Summary
Argentina staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, with Lionel Messi scoring his 21st World Cup goal.
Key Points
- Argentina was trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes remaining but managed a 3-2 comeback victory.
- Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time to secure Argentina's spot in the quarterfinals.
- Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of the tournament and extended his World Cup goal record to 21.
- Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals in Kansas City, Missouri.
