Egypt takes lead over Argentina; Messi misses penalty in World Cup round-of-16

Egypt took the lead against Argentina, and Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the World Cup round-of-16 match, according to Israeli sports outlet ynet.

The World Cup round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt, which kicked off at 19:00 Jerusalem time, saw Egypt take the lead. Lionel Messi missed a penalty during the game. The match is the first of tonight's doubleheader, with Switzerland and Colombia to follow. The outcome will determine which team advances to the quarterfinals.

4 developments

1. 6 seconds ago · 20:49 · 7 JulLatest

   Argentina equalized the score to 2-2 against Egypt.

2. 20:46 · 7 Jul

   Argentina scores, cutting Egypt's lead to 2-1.

3. 19:32 · 7 Jul

   Egypt leads Argentina; Lionel Messi missed a penalty.

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