Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in their World Cup Round of 16 match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Trailing 2-0 with just over 15 minutes remaining, Argentina scored three times in remarkable fashion to secure victory and advance to the quarterfinals.
Key Takeaways
Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in their World Cup Round of 16 match. Trailing 2-0 with just over 15 minutes remaining, Argentina scored three times to secure victory and advance to the quarterfinals.
- Lionel Messi orchestrated Argentina's stunning turnaround, scoring the equalizing goal and assisting in the winning goal.
- Enzo Fernandez completed the comeback in stoppage time, heading in a cross from Lautaro Martinez.
- The victory keeps alive Argentina's bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
- Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan expressed dissatisfaction with the refereeing but praised his team's historic run.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messi's Tournament Goals | 1 Difference | Most sources report Messi's goal tally; Los Angeles Times mentions his penalty kick record. | ▼ |
| Match Result | Broad Agreement | Argentina beats Egypt 3-2 in World Cup Round of 16 match. | |
| Scorers | Broad Agreement | Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero, and Enzo Fernandez score for Argentina; Yasser Ibrahim scores for Eg… | |
| Match Location | Broad Agreement | Match held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. | |
| Messi's Age And Potential Last World Cup | Broad Agreement | Lionel Messi is 39 years old, making this potentially his last World Cup. |
Messi's Tournament Goals
▼Most sources report Messi's goal tally; Los Angeles Times mentions his penalty kick record.
Match Result
Broad AgreementArgentina beats Egypt 3-2 in World Cup Round of 16 match.
Scorers
Broad AgreementLionel Messi, Cristian Romero, and Enzo Fernandez score for Argentina; Yasser Ibrahim scores for Egypt.
Match Location
Broad AgreementMatch held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Messi's Age And Potential Last World Cup
Broad AgreementLionel Messi is 39 years old, making this potentially his last World Cup.
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The defending champions faced an uphill battle after Yasser Ibrahim gave Egypt a 15th-minute lead with a stunning header. Mostafa Zico appeared to double Egypt's advantage in the 67th minute, though their first goal was disallowed for a foul in the build-up. Lionel Messi missed a penalty opportunity in the first half as Argentina struggled to break through Egypt's defense.
With time running out, Messi orchestrated Argentina's stunning turnaround. In the 79th minute, he delivered a cross that Cristian Romero headed home to halve the deficit. Four minutes later, Messi equalized with a powerful shot past goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, extending his tournament-leading goal tally to eight.
Enzo Fernandez completed the comeback in stoppage time, heading in a cross from Lautaro Martinez to send Argentina through to the quarterfinals. They will face either Switzerland or Colombia next. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed dissatisfaction with the refereeing after the match but praised his team's historic run.
The victory keeps alive Argentina's bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. For Egypt, reaching the Round of 16 marked their best-ever performance at a World Cup tournament.
In Miami Beach, Argentine fans celebrated the thrilling comeback at George's Restaurant. Fans draped in sky blue and white stripes filled the establishment, chanting and cheering throughout the match. 'For Argentinians, it's life or death,' said Azul Iglesias, co-owner of George's and an avid football fan. The mood earlier in the day was somber as Argentina fell behind 2-0.
As Argentina scored back-to-back goals to secure the victory, fans rushed to the intersection of 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, where they celebrated for several hours. Lionel Messi's performance and Enzo Fernandez's game-winning goal were highlights of the evening, with fans expressing their admiration for Messi's legacy.
Lionel Messi is considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time and, as the captain of 2022 winner Argentina, he is the reigning World Cup champ. At 18, he scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 and has competed in every World Cup since. He celebrated his 39th birthday before this year’s knockout rounds began, so it’s not unreasonable to assume that this will be his last.
Messi's joyful celebrations and humble demeanor have endeared him to fans worldwide. His infectious smile and genuine emotion after scoring goals or winning games have made him a beloved figure in the sport. Messi's respect for opponents is evident, as seen when he congratulated Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha after their match, showing sportsmanship and humility.
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