Argentina Mounts Late Comeback to Defeat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup Last 16
Holders Argentina overcame a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Egypt and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, extending Lionel Messi’s tournament run.
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Holders Argentina overcame a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Egypt and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, extending Lionel Messi’s tournament run.
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Argentina edges closer to defending their World Cup title with a thrilling win against Egypt, highlighted by Messi's crucial goal.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 7, 2026, 6:56 PM
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Argentina staged a dramatic comeback at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to narrowly defeat Egypt, with Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role despite a missed penalty.
France 24 English | Jul 7, 2026, 6:15 PM
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Egypt takes a surprising lead with a goal and crucial saves against Argentina, including a penalty stop on Messi, in Atlanta.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 5:58 PM
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Live updates cover the knockout stage match between Argentina and Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 12:56 PM
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In a pre-match conference, the Egypt football coach made a heartfelt appeal regarding Palestine.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 11:34 AM
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Despite Egypt's controversial exit, the team earned widespread praise from fans worldwide, while Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals following a remarkable comeback.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 9:43 AM
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Following Egypt’s historic World Cup knockout win, coach Hossam Hassan highlighted the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and called for global empathy.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 4:27 AM
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As Egypt advances undefeated to the World Cup round of 16, comparisons arise between Mohamed Salah’s current squad and the celebrated but World Cup-absent ‘golden generation’ of Egyptian football.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 3:20 PM
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As Egypt advances undefeated to the World Cup round of 16, debates continue over the legacy of the nation’s past football stars.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 2:57 PM
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After a 1-1 draw in extra time, Egypt triumphed 4-2 on penalties over Australia, setting up a World Cup last-16 match against Argentina or Cape Verde.
CNA Latest News | Jul 3, 2026, 2:50 PM
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As Australia prepares for a potential penalty shootout against Egypt in the World Cup round of 32, former Socceroos captain and current assistant coach Mile Jedinak reflects on the focus and practice needed to succeed under pressure.
ABC Australia News | Jul 2, 2026, 3:33 AMbusiness
The Cairo Monorail, spanning nearly 57 kilometers, aims to connect the city with a newly developed capital but currently faces low commuter usage.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 4:21 AM
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Pierluigi Collina rejects allegations of referee bias following Argentina's comeback victory, emphasizing the independence and integrity of match officials.
Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 8:48 AM
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Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes remaining, Argentina rallied to win 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals against Switzerland.
France 24 English | Jul 8, 2026, 7:29 AM
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Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah is undergoing treatment for a hamstring strain sustained during the group stage, with no confirmation yet on his availability for the upcoming knockout match against Australia.
CNA Latest News | Jun 27, 2026, 10:58 PM
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Egypt's Ministry of Interior reports arrests over a plot where individuals impersonated judges and staged court proceedings to defraud citizens.
BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 9:58 PM
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Mohammed al-Wahidi, an aid worker who helped Gazans watch the World Cup, was killed along with three others in an Israeli strike just before the Egypt vs Argentina match.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 2:47 AM
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A passenger on a flight went viral for sharing a live stream of Argentina's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Egypt, allowing fellow travelers to watch the match mid-flight.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 1:16 AM
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Following Egypt's narrow 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, the Egyptian Football Association has voiced concerns over the fairness of the match officiating.
NPR News | Jul 9, 2026, 8:13 AM
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Egypt has filed a complaint with FIFA over refereeing decisions in their narrow 3-2 defeat to Argentina, highlighting concerns over the use of the Video Assistant Referee system.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 2:23 PM
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Lionel Messi tops the goal-scoring chart with eight goals after Argentina's win over Egypt, followed closely by Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 11:04 AMgeneral
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan criticizes VAR decisions and refereeing after a 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 2:02 AMgeneral
Lionel Messi's late equalizer sparked Argentina's 3-2 comeback against Egypt at the FIFA World Cup, prompting Tom Brady to liken the rally to his historic Super Bowl LI comeback.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 10:22 PMShowing 25-48 of 138 articles.