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3 2026 FIFA World Cup articles tagged "messi-vs-salah" — latest news, analysis and in-depth coverage.
EventsMessi Under Pressure: The Comeback That Beat Salah's Egypt
Lionel Messi does not do quiet exits. With Argentina trailing Egypt and their World Cup defence on the line, the 39-year-old dragged the holders back from behind to win 3-2 and into the quarter-fin...
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Standings & ResultsMessi's Argentina End Salah's Egypt; the Last Eight Is Complete
July 7 completed the round of 16 and settled the quarter-final line-up. In the tie everyone had waited for, Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Mohamed Salah's Egypt 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Merced...
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Standings & ResultsEgypt Oust Australia to Set Up a Messi–Salah Last 16
July 3 all but completed the round of 32 — and it delivered a last-16 tie for the ages. Egypt knocked out Australia on penalties, winning the shootout 4-2 after a 1-1 draw at AT&T Stadium, a result...
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