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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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.
Coverage (17)
- Spain vs. Belgium free live stream: How to watch World Cup quarterfinal match online without cable Yahoo Sports · 87d ago
- Spain vs. Belgium—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats Sports Illustrated · 87d ago
- World Cup updates: Spain take on Belgium in second quarterfinal ESPN · 87d ago
- Norway vs. England odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup quarterfinal picks from proven soccer expert SportsLine · 88d ago
- Brazil great Rivaldo puts aside Brazil-Argentina rivalry to praise Messi ESPN · 90d ago
- How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana CNN · 90d ago
- YouTube Gold: Argentina’s Astonishing Comeback Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and an iconic World Cup tackle The New York Times · 90d ago
- Miami fans react to Argentina comeback win Axios · 90d ago
- OFFSIDE: Lionel Messi and Argentina pull off another miracle comeback to bury Egypt The Times of India · 90d ago
- Thousands Celebrate Argentina's Dramatic Comeback in Buenos Aires Yahoo · 90d ago
- World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as Argentina narrowly advance to World Cup quarter finals in a dramatic 3-2 thriller over Egypt, Switzerland edge out Colombia in penalties ESPN · 90d ago
- 🗞️ The eternal miracle, the back pages bow to Leo Messi Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Messi inspires epic Argentina fightback as Mbappe breaks silence on racist attack Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- 🔥 La Pulga still has fire! Messi explains his emotional outburst Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Tom Brady really did just post this Atlanta World Cup match FOX 5 Atlanta · 90d ago
- World Cup Round of 16 takeaways: How much longer can Argentina continue to live on the edge? Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
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