Argentina produce remarkable comeback to beat Egypt and reach last eight

Argentina survived another almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The reigning world champions – sent to extra time by Cape Verde in the last round – had looked set for a shock exit against the Pharaohs, who led 2-0 thanks to goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico. But Cristian Romero halved the deficit 11 minutes from time before Lionel Messi equalised five minutes later and set up a nail-biting finish.

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Argentina survive almighty scare to edge valiant Cape Verde in extra time

A 111th-minute Diney Borges own goal saved holders Argentina from one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as they scraped past heroic debutants Cape Verde in the last 32.

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Record-breaking Messi helps Argentina past Austria into last 32

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer when he netted both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Group J in Dallas to confirm the holders’ place in the last 32. Messi took his total to 18 ⁠World Cup goals when he netted in the 38th and 95th minutes having earlier missed from the penalty spot as Argentina secured their second win to move on to six points.

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Luis Suárez reunited with Messi at Inter Miami

Uruguay striker Luiz Suarez has joined MLS side Inter Miami for the 2024 season, reuniting him with former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Suarez, 36, joins as a free agent after leaving Brazilian side Gremio.

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Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami on free transfer

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has signed for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025. Messi, 36, left French champions Paris St-Germain following the end of the 2022-23 season Miami co-owner David Beckham said Messi signing was a “dream come true”.

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