Lionel Messi's Argentina joins World Cup folklore: Ranking the greatest comeback wins ever
India, July 8 -- A comeback win on the biggest stage in world football is no mere feat, but Argentina's comeback win over Egypt last night was nothing short of stunning.
Down two goals after 78 minutes, Lionel Messi orchestrated a frantic rescue mission in the final 15 minutes. He assisted Cristian Romero's 79th-minute header, then scored the equaliser four minutes later. Enzo Fernandez capped the rally with a stoppage-time winner to seal a 3-2 victory, setting a new record for the latest two-goal regulation-time comeback in World Cup knockout history.
HT Sports looks at some other memorable comebacks at the FIFA World Cup:
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