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Messi Leads Argentina’s Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

The victory sets Argentina to play Switzerland in the last eight and keeps Lionel Messi as the tournament’s top scorer, with wider tournament drama spilling into public unrest and legal probes.

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Pai de Neymar posta carta aberta para o filho com um pedido: 'Não pare de jogar futebol' - Jogada - Diário do Nordeste
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Overview

  • Argentina staged a 3-2 comeback against Egypt on Tuesday when Lionel Messi recovered from an early missed penalty to provide an assist and score, bringing his tournament tally to eight goals and his career World Cup total to 21.
  • Switzerland advanced on penalties after a 0-0 draw with Colombia and will face Argentina in the quarterfinals in Kansas City, completing a bracket heavy with European teams.
  • Brazil were eliminated by Norway (2-1), with Erling Haaland scoring both goals, and coach Carlo Ancelotti publicly reaffirmed confidence in the project after the loss while his CBF contract remains in force through 2030.
  • Off-field fallout has intensified: large celebrations in Buenos Aires after the Argentina win led to arrests and injuries, and French authorities opened an inquiry after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla posted racially abusive messages about Kylian Mbappé.
  • Media coverage highlighted club-linked statistics and tournament stakes, noting Real Madrid players have scored 16 World Cup goals so far and that reaching the quarterfinals increases teams’ share of FIFA prize money and global exposure.