Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt
Argentina secured a dramatic comeback victory against Egypt in the World Cup after trailing 2-0 late in the game. Lionel Messi led the charge with two goals, helping the defending champions advance to the quarterfinals.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the World Cup and the continued global influence of star athletes like Lionel Messi.
They looked beaten. And out. Argentina, the defending World Cup champion and No. 1-ranked team, was down 2-0 late against Egypt.
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