Argentina survived a huge scare to reach the World Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday. The defending champions appeared to be on the verge of a major upset, trailing by two goals late in the second half.
With around 11 minutes remaining, Egypt held a stunning 2-0 lead, leaving Argentina's hopes of repeating as champion looking all but over. However, the holders fought back with a frantic rally, scoring three goals in the final minutes. Lionel Messi inspired the comeback, scoring in a record sixth straight World Cup knockout match.
The game, which featured VAR drama and underdog brilliance, was decided in injury time. Enzo Fernandez scored a late header to snatch the 3-2 win, avoiding a huge upset and securing Argentina's place in the next round.