Lionel Messi and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday.
It was a thrilling victory for Argentina, as the team overcame a late 2-0 deficit to ultimately move on in extra time.
Fans and athletes praised Messi and Argentina for the accomplishment while also calling out Egypt’s collapse.
Despite trailing 2-0 in the 78th minute, Argentina picked up a pair of late goals to level the score before Enzo Fernández found the back of the net in extra time to help his team emerge victorious.
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