Argentina suffered, but managed to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. The current champion overcame Egypt in a difficult game, after losing by two goals.
Messi cries after Argentina's victory over Egypt in the World Cup; look
Argentina suffered, but managed to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. The current champion overcame Egypt in a difficult game, after losing by two goals. Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute and saw the...
After the final whistle, Messi couldn't contain his emotion. The Argentine star cried on the pitch, but this time, the tears were of relief and happiness for qualifying.
- Egypt coach says: "It was clearly a bought game" Hossam Hassan harshly criticized the refereeing after the defeat to Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, contested...
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Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute and saw the Egyptian team take a 2-0 lead. Still, the number 10 recovered and was decisive in the Argentine reaction, with a goal and an assist.
After the final whistle, Messi couldn't contain his emotion. The Argentine star cried on the pitch, but this time, the tears were of relief and happiness for qualifying.
See the moment in the video.
Egypt coach says: "It was clearly a bought game"
Hossam Hassan harshly criticized the refereeing after the defeat to Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, contested Argentina's third goal and promised not to watch the rest of the competition