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Lionel Messi after the win over Egypt in Round of 16 match in FIFA World Cup 2026. (Photo: X/ @TeamLeoM)
"It's difficult to come back from 2-0 down": Messi after Argentina's stunning win over Egypt in FIFA World Cup R16 clash

Jul 08, 2026

Defending champions Argentina captain Lionel Messi admitted his side feared elimination after falling two goals behind against Egypt but said Cristian Romero's strike reignited belief as La Albiceleste produced a dramatic 3-2 comeback to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals here on Tuesday.

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Argentina players celebrating (Photo: @afaseleccion Instagram)

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Argentina skipper Lionel Messi (Photo: Instagram/ Leo Messi)

"Felt I let team down...": Messi reflects on missed penalty during win over Egypt in FIFA WC RO16

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Lionel Messi extends FIFA World Cup goal-scoring run to nine successive matches; continues record-spree against Egypt in thriller

Jul 08, 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland reach first WC quarterfinal since 1954, beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties

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FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo: Reuters)

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US coach Mauricio Pochettino looks dejected after the match following their elimination from the World Cup (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters in Round of 16)

FIFA World Cup 2026: US Soccer to hold talks with coach Pochenttino over post-WC future

Jul 07, 2026

The 54-year-old Argentina coach will be completing his contract with US Soccer after the tournament, and there has been speculation around his future following a disappointing end to the WC campaign, during which the US had expected to go far on their home soil. However, despite the restoration of star player Flo Balogun after his red card was taken back by FIFA in a highly controversial move, nothing worked for the US during the match as Romelu Lukaku and Charles De Ketelaere were among the top stars for Belgium.
Argentina team (Photo: @leomessi Instagram)

"This team never gives up": Messi hails Argentina side after team seals QF spot in FIFA WC

Jul 07, 2026

The match in Atlanta marked another instant classic at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The defending champions were 2-0 down in the 67th minute, but three goals in 13 minutes from Cristian Romero, Messi and Enzo Fernandez stunned the fans watching live and at their homes as Argentina booked their quarterfinal spot with a showstopping performance.
Coco Gauff (Photo: Reuters)

Coco Gauff books first-ever Wimbledon semifinal appearance

Jul 07, 2026

On Tuesday, Gauff outclassed Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 after dropping the first set, securing her first-ever Wimbledon semifinal appearance and now has a shot at her second Grand Slam title, having won the French Open last year.
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana (Photo: @its_onana Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium's Onana suffers ligament rupture during US RO16 clash

Jul 07, 2026
England's Jordan Henderson during training (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Henderson on "road to speedy recovery" from wrist injury, says England teammate

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Argentina team celebrates (Photo: @afaseleccion Instagram)

"Defending colours with heart in every play": AFA after Argentina seal WC QF spot in thriller

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NFL icon Tom Brady (Photo/X@TomBrady)

FIFA World Cup 2026: NFL icon Tom Brady marvels at Argentina's comeback win, says it "might have topped" his Super Bowl 2017 miracle

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Novak Djokovic (Photo/Reuters)

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MS Dhoni (Photo: @BCCI X)

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Lionel Scaloni (Photo: @Argentina X)

"Messi plays football for moments like this...": Scaloni after Argentina seal FIFA WC QF spot following Egypt scare

Jul 07, 2026
Enzo Fernandez (Photo: @enzojfernandez Instagram)

"Most important goal of my career": Argentina's Fernandez after stoppage time winner over Egypt in FIFA WC RO16

Jul 07, 2026
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi (Photo: X/ @AFASeleccionEN)

Messi became an animal and nobody could catch him, says Zlatan hails as Argentina seal FIFA WC QF spot

Jul 07, 2026
Argentina president Javier Milei (Photo: Reuters)

"Vamos Argentina Carajao": Argentina president after men's team seals FIFA WC QF spot

Jul 07, 2026
Nani celebrating Euro title win with Portugal team (Photo: @luisnani Instagram)

Portugal legend Nani says team deserves "respect, support and trust" post WC RO16 exit

Jul 07, 2026
Mostafa Ziko (Photo: @egyptnt Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt's Ziko blasts referee for "injustice" after disallowed goal, says "tournament is fixed"

Jul 07, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrating with teammates. (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Roy Keane hails "streetfighters" Argentina after Messi-led side stage miraculous comeback to seal QF spot

Jul 07, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Zlatan says World Cup will miss Ronaldo after Portugal legend's final appearance

Jul 07, 2026
Adil Rashid celebrating his wicket (Photo: @ICC X)

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