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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

Argentina advances to the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals following a comeback victory against Egypt led by Lionel Messi.

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The brief

Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, securing a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Coverage notes the result was confirmed following a dramatic match that saw Argentina overcome a deficit. In other tournament action, Switzerland defeated Colombia via penalty kicks to also progress.

Reporting from ESPN, CNN, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the role of Lionel Messi in the comeback, while outlets such as Axios and Yahoo highlight fan celebrations in Miami and Buenos Aires. Rivaldo publicly commented on the performance, and media attention has focused on specific game moments, including a tackle by Leandro Paredes. Attention now shifts to the remaining quarterfinal fixtures.

Upcoming matches include Spain versus Belgium, as well as Norway versus England. Coverage does not yet specify the outcomes for these upcoming bracket matchups.

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Quick answers

Who did Argentina defeat to reach the quarterfinals?

Argentina defeated Egypt with a score of 3-2.

Which other team advanced to the quarterfinals alongside Argentina?

Switzerland also reached the quarterfinals after defeating Colombia in penalty kicks.

What upcoming matches are scheduled for the World Cup?

Upcoming quarterfinal matches include Spain versus Belgium and Norway versus England.

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Argentina World Cup 2026 Lionel Messi Soccer Egypt

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