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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits 'huge' relief of equaliser after missed penalty

Lionel Messi overcame the disappointment of an early missed penalty to inspire Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in their World Cup round-of-16 clash on Tuesday.

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Egypt boss accuses FIFA World Cup match officials of favouring Argentina, Lionel Messi

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed match officials for favouring Argentina after his side's 3-2 World Cup last-16 defeat, insisting they denied the Pharaohs a place in the quarter-finals.

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Argentina launch astonishing fightback to break Egypt hearts at World Cup

Argentina launched an astonishing fightback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a pulsating contest to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

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Hassan: Egypt respects Messi and Argentina, but Africa’s dream comes first

Ahead of the Egyptian national team’s most important game in this 2026 FIFA World Cup today, the Pharaohs' head coach Hossam Hassan says they are drawing their strength from the two international friendlies they played against Spain and Brazil before the tournament.

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Egypt coach wants team to maintain identity in World Cup clash against Argentina

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan insists his team will look to maintain their identity when they take on defending champions Argentina in their World Cup last-16 clash in Atlanta.

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Salah savours historic World Cup and relishes date with Messi

Egyptian national team captain Mo Salah has described the Pharaohs World Cup run as incredible, and now looks forward to another showdown with the world’s greatest footballer, Lionel Messi and his Argentina team.

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