Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt

Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Despite trailing 2-0, Argentina scored three late goals to overcome the Pharaohs in Atlanta.
Why it matters
This match represents a significant moment in the tournament, keeping the defending champions' title defense alive.
Argentina forward Lionel Messi (right) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the round of 16 match against Egypt in Atlanta. (AFP pic)
Straightforward match report detailing the sequence of events and quotes from both sides.
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