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Argentina reaches World Cup quarterfinals after dramatic comeback against Egypt

Argentina defeated Egypt 3‑2 in the round‑of‑16 match in Atlanta, stumbling back from a 2‑0 deficit with just eleven minutes left. Lionel Messi scored the equaliser five minutes after Cristian Romero’s 79th‑minute header, and Enzo Fernández headed the stoppage‑time winner, sending Argentina to the quarter‑finals where they will face Switzerland.

Messi was moved to tears after the win and coach Lionel Scaloni praised the team’s resilience. Former England midfielder Nigel Reo‑Coker described the side as “terrifying” in a CBS Sports interview, while an ex‑player’s “curse” narrative noted Argentina’s loss of the FIFA No. 1 ranking after the match. Messi’s mother, Celia Cuccittini, addressed concerns about her husband’s health after the game.

The dramatic result prompted Goldman Sachs to adjust its World Cup forecasts, raising Argentina’s odds to 22.9 % and noting an 81 % chance of beating Switzerland. Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah broke his social‑media silence, decrying controversial officiating that he believes disadvantaged Egypt.

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