India, July 9 -- I t was a night that had everything - a stunning comeback, a record-breaking Lionel Messi, VAR controversy and allegations that sparked a social media meltdown. Argentina looked headed for a shock exit against Egypt before three late goals turned a 2-0 deficit into a dramatic 3-2 victory, sealing a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. The comeback added another chapter to Messi's remarkable World Cup story. The Argentina captain entered the record books by scoring in his ninth consecutive World Cup match and continues to lead the Golden Boot race with eight goals in the tournament. But the night was far from straightforward for the football icon. Messi also missed a penalty, becoming the first player in World Cup history to miss two non-shootout penalties in the same edition. "It was a huge relief for all of us. I was really frustrated after missing the penalty," he admitted after the match. The drama escalated when Egypt had a second-half goal ruled out after a VAR review, triggering furious reactions from players, coaches and fans. Egypt forward Mostafa ZiKo claimed, "It's clear that this tournament has been fixed," while coach Hossam Hassan questioned the decision and said he had no intention of watching the rest of the tournament. Adding to the chaos, Hassan was seen making FIFA's anti-racism gesture during a heated exchange late in the game, prompting widespread speculation online. No official explanation has yet been provided by FIFA or either camp. HTC...