Defending champions Argentina into quarter-finals after 3-2 victory over Egypt
James Robson
In Atlanta: Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to help Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.
The reigning champion fell behind 2-0 with goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
However, Argentina scored two late goals within four minutes from Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi to get back into the game.
Messi also missed a chance in the first half when Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a penalty. He hit the post when the score was 1-0.
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