**Messi drags Argentina back from the brink to reach the quarters** • **Argentina** survived a 3-2 thriller vs. Egypt, trailing 2-0 before a stunning late comeback • **Lionel Messi** led the charge, rescuing the holders and sending them to the quarterfinals • **Enzo Fernandez** was decisive in the comeback, winning the classic in the closing stages • **Egypt** are eliminated despite their lead holding deep into the match • **Hossam Hassan** blasted the officiating as "unfair," claiming the tournament is "directed towards" reigning champions • **Argentina's** quarterfinal matchup is now set in the 2026 World Cup bracket Watch to see if Argentina can carry this momentum — or if nearly blowing a round-of-16 lead reveals a vulnerability opponents will target. The lineup's set. Drop in.