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France 24
James VASINA

World Cup 2026: Argentina pull off stunning comeback as Egypt protest refereeing

Cover image: WORLD CUP 2026 © AP

Argentina looked on the brink of a historic upset after falling 2-0 behind to Egypt. But in 13 breathtaking minutes, the defending champions turned the match around through Romero, Messi and Fernández to book their place in the quarter-finals. Egypt were left fuming over the refereeing, with their head coach insisting crucial decisions had gone against his side and vowing not to watch another game at the tournament.

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