So close, yet so far: Brave Egypt suffer heartbreak as late Argentina comeback denies all-time World Cup upset
In a captivating Round of 16 clash, Egypt held a two-goal lead against defending champions Argentina for a remarkable 79 minutes.
However, Argentina made an astonishing comeback, netting three goals within the last minutes to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Post-match, Egypt's coach aired frustrations over what he considered unfair officiating and VAR calls, as his team faced an early exit despite a commendable effort against the world champions.
Messi’s Argentina Stuns Egypt in Late Comeback
- Argentina were doomed – then Lionel Messi did this to change everything The Independent —
- Messi leads Argentina in stunning late 3-2 comeback to oust Egypt from World Cup The Times of Israel —
- Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals The Korea Herald —
- Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt BBC Sport —
- Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan Al-Monitor —