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Egypt denied World Cup quarter-final place by late Argentina comeback

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7 July

Argentina achieved a historic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt, scoring three late goals to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi inspiring the win and visibly emotional afterwards.

Holders Argentina survived a massive scare and staged a comeback with three late goals to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday which sent them through to the World Cup quarter-finals, after Egypt had a goal inexplicably ruled out by the video assistant referee. They will meet…

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7 July

Argentina achieved a historic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt, scoring three late goals to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi inspiring the win and visibly emotional afterwards.