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The Great Escape: 4 Takeaways From Argentina's Frantic Comeback Win vs. Egypt

For 79 minutes, the champions were dead. Argentina trailed Egypt, 2-0, in Atlanta, Lionel Messi had a penalty saved, and the Pharaohs were countering like a team with zero interest in a moral victory. They just had to hang on in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 matchup and keep the defending champs at bay. Then came three goals in eight minutes, resulting in a 3-2 final and rescuing an Argentina quarterfinal berth from the jaws of defeat. Here are my four takeaways from a game that took years off Argentine lives: 1. Argentina Can Win Ugly. That's What Champions Do. Let's not sugarcoat it: Argent...