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Argentina-Egypt highlights: Lionel Messi & company survive World Cup scare
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The 2026 World Cup continues to bring epic moments to soccer fans across the globe, and Tuesday's Argentina - Egypt match delivered another impressive showing from Lionel Messi and Co.
Messi's historic World Cup career isn't over just yet after the iconic goalscorer helped his side complete an improbable comeback. Argentina needed three goals in the final 10-plus minutes in order to take down an impressive Egypt team.
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Messi managed to score his 21st World Cup goal, which further expand his all-time record at the tournament. The Argentina superstar is now two goals ahead of France and Real Madrid goalscorer Kylian Mbappe .
"IT'S 2-2! AND WHO ELSE?! LIONEL MESSI! THE SAVIOR FOR ARGENTINA!"
Derek Rae with the Argentina-Egypt call for Fox. ⚽️🐐💥🎙️ #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4XwW3wTW4N— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) July 7, 2026
However, both nations showed that the Round of 16 affair is only going to bring out more insane moments for the rest of the tournament. The World Cup has already knocked out tournament favorites like Brazil and Portugal .
Meanwhile, Argentina, England and Spain are all being tested greatly by their respective opponents. That can certainly lead to more iconic matches throughout the remainder of the 2026 World Cup.
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Below are the full set of highlights from Argentina's win over Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16.
Argentina-Egypt World Cup Round of 16 highlights
Egypt's start to the game proved to be too threatening for Argentina after going ahead just 15 minutes into the contest. Yasser Ibrahim 's opening goal set the pace for the African side to hold the lead for most of the game
Brilliance on the header from Yasser Ibrahim 🇪🇬
Egypt leads Argentina early in Atlanta pic.twitter.com/0aHcrQ0bmM— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026
MORE: Egypt goal vs. Argentina erased by controversial VAR use
Meanwhile, Messi's penalty kick miss stunned soccer fans after Mostafa Shobeir stopped the legend from tying the game at 1-1.
Messi can't find the equalizer for Argentina from the spot pic.twitter.com/mo8SRIYWP9
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; Argentina players celebrate after the match. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Zico's first goal attempt may have been disallowed, but Egypt doubled their lead through the attacker shortly after the VAR controversy.
EGYPT GETS ITS SECOND GOAL OVER ARGENTINA THIS TIME 🇪🇬
UNREAL SCENES IN ATLANTA pic.twitter.com/HwyIxcbwYd— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026
Egypt's chance to extend their lead was controversially denied in the second after VAR intervention. A foul almost 30 second prior to the goal taking place saw the Egypt goal called off.
After review, Egypt is called for a foul and the goal is disallowed. pic.twitter.com/9KJiFgVjMI
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026
Messi seemingly never misses a chance to show off his resilience, which came late in the second half. The Inter Miami superstar buried a dramatic equalizer that took Argentina to 2-2 before stoppage time.
MESSI'S 8TH GOAL OF THE TOURNAMENT DRAWS ARGENTINA LEVEL WITH EGYPT 🇦🇷
LIONEL MESSI. THE SAVIOR FOR ARGENTINA! pic.twitter.com/8iOIuSy0Mc— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026
However, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez delivered the final blow to Egypt with a late game-winner before the possibility of extra time.
An amazing counterattack from Argentina to come all the way back over Egypt 🤯 pic.twitter.com/KcPgaDb3ib
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026
Argentina players are seen tossing Messi in the air following the win as Argentina advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Messi and Co. face off against England as the two nations meet for the ninth time at a World Cup.
Argentina players toss Messi in the air after the huge comeback win in the Round of 16 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/neAHsFAl5G
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026
