New York, July 8 -- Lionel Messi continued his prolific scoring form as Argentina and Switzerland progressed to the World Cup quarterfinals on a dramatic final day of the roundof 16.
In Atlanta, Argentina recovered from two goals down with 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt3-2 on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim put the African team ahead with an early header before Messihad a tame penalty attempt saved by Mostafa Shobeir.
Mostafa Zico doubled his side's lead following a counterattack but Cristian Romero pulled a goal back with a thumping header after Messi's cross.
Messi equalized with a first-time effort after Lautaro Martinez's cross was prodded into his path by Julian Alvarez. It was the 39-year-old's eighth goal of the tournament and record-...