The Times of India

From 0-2 to 3-2: Lionel Messi's Argentina script remarkable comeback against Egypt, storm into FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

Argentina staged one of the greatest comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals. After falling 2-0 behind and seeing Lionel Messi miss a penalty, late strikes from Cristian Romero, Messi and Enzo Fernndez completed a remarkable turnaround to keep the champions' title defence alive.