Argentina Scores 3 Goals in 11 Minutes to Stun Egypt
Down 2-0 with just 11 minutes left, defending World Cup champions Argentina pulled off one of the tournament's most dramatic comebacks to win 3-2. Lionel Messi, 39, scored his record 21st World Cup goal as part of the rally that kept his final tournament dream alive.
With their backs against the wall and elimination just minutes away, Argentina delivered one of the most thrilling comebacks in World Cup history.
The defending champions found themselves trailing Egypt 2-0 on Tuesday with only 11 minutes remaining in the round of 16 match. Most teams would have accepted defeat, but Argentina had other plans.
Cristian Romero sparked the impossible rally with a header in the 79th minute. Four minutes later, Lionel Messi scored to level the match at 2-2, marking his 21st World Cup goal and extending his all-time tournament record.
Then in stoppage time, Enzo Fernandez completed the stunning turnaround with the winning goal. The final
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