Argentina vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup: Messi, Romero, Enzo bring ARG back from the dead to beat EGY 3-2 and reach quarters

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: After missing a first half penalty with Argentina trailing by two goals, Messi stepped up when his team needed him most, firing home the equaliser to complete the comeback. The goal was his ninth in a row in World Cup matches and took his tally to eight in this tournament, moving him clear of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot.

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Argentina survived a huge scare to book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals with a dramatic 3 2 win over Egypt after staging a stunning comeback in the round of 16. Lionel Messi bounced back from a first half penalty miss to inspire the recovery, finding the net before providing the assist that sparked Argentina’s revival. Enzo Fernandez sealed the victory with the decisive goal after the defending champions erased a two goal deficit. Egypt had one foot in the quarterfinals for long periods, but Argentina responded when it mattered most, keeping their title defence alive with another memorable escape.

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Final whistle! Lionel Messi in tears! The defending champions displayed some extraordinary fighting spirit and Messi inspired them with a late goal and an assist while Enzo Fernandes scored the decider. It was one for the history books where Egypt dominated the game for the majority, but in the end Messi produced his magic, and Argentina displayed their fighting spirit. ARG 3-2 EGY Full Time

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: More cards for Egypt coaching staff, who are absolutely frustrated here. They are overly emotional here after Egypt lost their grip in the match. We are a few seconds away from the final whistle. ARG 3-2 EGY 90+7′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Enzo Fernandes with a header to give Argentina the lead in the dying minutes. Late drama here Atalanta and a member of Egypt coaching staff gets the red card here. Argentina are ahead in the game with a stunning comeback. ARG 3-2 EGY 90+3′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Paredes with the tackle of the match. This match is getting intense with every second here. The pressure is on both sides here to avoid taking the game to extra time. ARG 2-2 EGY 90+1

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: GOAL! Argentina are alive once again as Lionel Messi strikes. He has once again pulled Argentina back in the game. Incredible scenes here. Messi has once again done it for Argentina but the job is far from over. Argentina are back in the game. ARG 2-2 EGY 83′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Christian Romero with a header to finally break the deadlock. Excellent ball from Lionel Messi there. Argentina find some hope in the contest, but they are still behind in the game. The pressure is still on Argentina here. ARG 1-2 EGY 79′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Mostafa Ziko strikes and no VAR to deny him this time as Egypt take a 2-0 lead here and Argentina are on the verge of elimination. Sensational from Ziko as Argentina look down and out now. ARG 0-2 EGY 67′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: GOAL Denied! Mostafa Ziko found the net and everyone thought it was almost over for Argentina but the VAR came in picture and denied the goal as Lisandro Martinez was fouled earlier in the move for the goal. ARG 0-1 EGY 62′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Egypt have contained Lionel Messi well as they are defending for their lives here. It’s getting increasingly difficult for Argentina to break the deadlock, with Messi neutralised so far. ARG 0-1 EGY 57′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Rodrigo de Paul with the first shot in the second half but he hits it directly into the keeper’s hands. The frustration grows for Argentina with every second here. Egypt are defending well here, as they have parked the bus, while Argentina are finding it tough to find the space. ARG 0-1 EGY 49′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Second half begins as pressure on Argentina to bounce back.

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Egypt parked the bus and it has worked well for them. Argentina failed to break the deadlock while Lionel Messi missed the penalty once again this World Cup. This is getting frustrating for Argentina, and they need something extraordinary to bounce back in the game. ARG 0-1 EGY Half Time

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Another sensational save from Mostafa Shobeir and this time he denied Julian Alvarez. Argentina are frustrated here with the Egyptian goalkeeper producing a generational performance for his side. It is getting tougher for Argentina to break the deadlock. ARG 0-1 EGY 38′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi hits the bar with a brilliant free-kick. It was much better than the penalty he took, but Argentina are still behind in the game. The pressure is mounting on them to bounce back. ARG 0-1 EGY 33′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Header from Alexis Mac Allister and a point-blank save from Mostafa Shobeir. Argentina are pushing hard after the hydration break, but Egypt’s goalkeeper has been a standout so far. ARG 0-1 EGY 28′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Penalty for Argentina! Lionel Messi once again fails to convert the penalty! His second penalty miss this World Cup. Things are not working for Argentina at the moment. Poor penalty from Messi and the keeper guessed it right. ARG 0-1 EGY 21′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Yasser Ibrahim stuns Argentina early with a cracker of a header to find the back of the net. Egypt take early lead against defending champions Argentina here. The pressure is mounting on Argentina now. Sensational from Egypt. ARG 0-1 EGY 15′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Argentina are trying to control the possession here as Julian Alvarez is dropping in the midfield. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has been kept quiet so far in the initial minutes of the game. ARG 0-9 EGY 10′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score FIFA World Cup: Enzo Fernandes suffered a blow on his knee early in the game, but it isn’t serious as he continues to play. Argentina look confident at the start and are trying hard to press on Egypt. ARG 0-0 3′

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Updates FIFA World Cup: Kick off at Atlanta Stadium as Lionel Messi is in focus as Argentina chase an early goal against Egypt.

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Updates FIFA World Cup: The players of both teams are out of the tunnel, Messi leads Argentina, while Salah is at the front for Egypt. It’s time for the national anthems of their respective nations.

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Updates FIFA World Cup: Egypt have already created history by reaching the World Cup round of 16 for the first time after failing to progress beyond the group stage in each of their previous four appearances. Their remarkable run has been built on resilience, but they will need another outstanding performance against Argentina. Much of that responsibility will rest on Mohamed Salah, whose leadership and attacking quality will be crucial if Egypt are to pull off a famous upset. With the veteran forward widely expected to be playing his final World Cup, this could also be his last match in an Egypt shirt if his side is eliminated. He will be determined to keep Egypt’s dream alive for at least one more game.

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Updates FIFA World Cup: Argentina are aiming to become the first nation since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup title. Lionel Messi has been at the heart of that bid, scoring seven goals to lead Argentina’s charge. This clash also sets up a fascinating duel between Messi and Mohamed Salah, with both icons widely expected to be playing in the final World Cup of their illustrious careers.