Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground
ATLANTA, July 8 - Egypt departed the World Cup feeling hard done by but also paid the price for inviting Lionel Messi to lead an irresistible late charge against them as Argentina fought back to win a thrilling last-16 clash on Tuesday.
Messi Leads Argentina Comeback
- 'A crushing defeat': Egypt lose to Argentina as Africa's World Cup dream fades France 24 —
- 'Anything is possible with Messi': Argentina into World Cup quarter-finals France 24 —
- Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina The New York Times —
- 'It is like a Hollywood movie': Thierry Henry amazed by Lionel Messi's heroics against Egypt Times Of India —
- Argentina's comeback vs Egypt the best so far? Ranking every match at the 2026 World Cup The New York Times —