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Defending champion Argentina has advanced to the quarterfinals after a dramatic comeback victory against Egypt.

Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will be wary of Egypt and Mohamed Salah after surviving a major scare against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.

Follow reaction as Argentina score three goals in 14 minutes to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

When Argentina desperately needed him, Lionel Messi delivered once again. With a goal and an assist for Argentina, Messi dragged the defending champions from a 0-2 deficit against Egypt to a 3-2 victory at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday.

The defending champions pull off an incredible 3-2 win from 0-2 down till the 79th minute in the last 16 at Atlanta | Football News

Argentina overcame a 2-0 deficit against Egypt, scoring three straight goals to win 3-2 as Lionel Messi helped the reigning champions reach the quarterfinals.