Argentina Stuns Egypt in Dramatic Comeback | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Argentina staged a heart-stopping comeback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2, keeping their World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic late surge. Cristian Romero’s header sparked the revival, Messi equalized with his ninth straight World Cup goal, and Enzo Fernandez sealed it with a stoppage-time header. Despite a shaky start and a heroic performance from Egypt’s goalkeeper, including a stunning save on Messi’s penalty, Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals against the odds. The match was marred by controversial calls and a red card for Egypt’s coach, but Messi’s emotional tears and…