Defending champions Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after stunning comeback

Defending champions Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after stunning comeback
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Defending champions Argentina have beaten Egypt 3-2 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash after staging a stunning comeback.

Egypt had taken a 2-0 lead before Argentina fought their way back into the match.

It is a heartbreaking loss for Egypt as they nearly pulled it off.

Defender Yasser Ibrahim scored for Egypt, while another Egyptian goal in the 58th minute was ruled out for a foul.

However, Mostafa Zico scored shortly afterwards to extend Egypt’s lead.

Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero pulled one back in the 79th minute after an assist from Lionel Messi.

Messi, who had earlier missed a penalty, scored in the 83rd minute to level the scores at 2-2.

Enzo Fernández then scored a goal to complete the comeback and secure a 3-2 victory.

Argentina have booked their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face either Switzerland or Colombia.

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