Argentina does not give up: extreme overthrow of Egypt affects quarterfinals

The champions in force were at 280 disadvantages, but reacted strongly at the end of the meeting. From the next 79th minute, Argentina scored three goals, completely turning the course of the match.

Lionel Messi, who had previously lost a penalty, paid off in the 83rd minute, marking his eighth goal in this tournament. With this goal, he took the lead in the competition for “Golden Shoe”, leaving behind France's Kylian Mupén and Norway's Erling Haaland, which have seven goals.

Messy has scored at least one goal in all his five matches in this world. In the group phase, he realised het-trick towards Algeria and two goals towards Austria.

The decisive goal for Argentina came after a counterattack. Lautaro Martínez sent a bow in the area, while Enzo Fernández hit head-to-head from the area centre to move Argentina to an advantage of 3:2.

With this victory, Argentina continues its journey to the World Cup, while Egypt is eliminated after a painful loss.