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Argentina pulls off a miracle comeback to defeat Egypt in epic World Cup clash
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 5 min read
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
Atlanta (CNN) — Argentina is through to the World Cup quarterfinals after one of the most remarkable comebacks, scoring three late unanswered goals to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a rollicking Round of 16 contest in Atlanta on Tuesday.
The result itself – the Albiceleste going t...
Key takeaway But how they got there and the lightning-quick way they did it will live on in history after 23 of the most dramatic minutes that the 2026 World Cup, or indeed any version of this tournament, could have offered.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
Atlanta (CNN) — Argentina is through to the World Cup quarterfinals after one of the most remarkable comebacks, scoring three late unanswered goals to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a rollicking Round of 16 contest in Atlanta on Tuesday.
The result itself – the Albiceleste going t...
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