World Cup Daily live: Argentina, Messi produce late magic to avoid Egypt shock
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a dramatic late-game victory over Egypt, avoiding a World Cup upset.
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The brief
Argentina avoided a shock defeat to Egypt through a late rally led by Lionel Messi. The victory was characterized by ESPN as "late magic" that secured the result.
Coverage from The New York Times and Yahoo Sports emphasizes Messi's individual performance, describing his "glorious rage" and "inevitability." Fox News reports that Tom Brady compared the rally to a New England Patriots Super Bowl comeback. Future focus remains on Argentina's progression in the tournament following this narrow escape.
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Quick answers
Who was the key player in Argentina's victory?
Lionel Messi is credited with producing the late magic to avoid the shock loss.
Which opponent did Argentina face?
Argentina played against Egypt.
How did Tom Brady react to the match?
Brady compared Argentina's dramatic rally to a Patriots' Super Bowl comeback.
Coverage (4)
- Tom Brady compares Argentina's dramatic World Cup rally to Patriots' Super Bowl comeback Fox News · 1h ago
- The glorious rage of Lionel Messi: ‘You look at his eyes and he switches’ The New York Times · 1h ago
- World Cup: The inevitability of Leo Messi Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- World Cup Daily live: Argentina, Messi produce late magic to avoid Egypt shock ESPN · 3h ago
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