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World Cup: Messi's Argentina pull off miracle comeback against Egypt

Cover image: Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. AP Photo/undefined

Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes to go, Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16. Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties. In the Tour de France, Mads Pedersen won the fourth stage, while Norway’s Torstein Traeen took the yellow jersey. Novak Djokovic had to fight hard to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.

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