Lionel Messi leads Argentina past Egypt in World Cup thriller

World July 08, 2026 12:08 AM

Lionel Messi led Argentina on a run of three unanswered goals against Egypt Tuesday, making it one step closer to defending its FIFA World Cup title.

Messi scored a goal in the 83rd minute, keeping him in the race for the Golden Boot, given to the World Cup's top scorer.

The broadcasters calling the match described the thriller between Argentina and Egypt as "a game for the ages" and "one of the great World Cup games."

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Lionel Messi leads Argentina past Egypt in World Cup thriller

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