Lionel Messi became the all-time World Cup assists leader and scored his eighth goal in the tournament — his 21st overall — according to sports journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12), as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in extra time.
Argentina completed a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in extra time in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday evening. The match, which kicked off at 19:00 Jerusalem time, saw Egypt take a two-goal lead by 20:34. Argentina pulled one back at 20:45, equalized two minutes later, and took the lead for the first time at 20:57. Lionel Messi was central to the turnaround, scoring his eighth goal of the tournament and providing an assist that made him the all-time World Cup assists leader, according to sports journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). Messi's 21st career World Cup goal extends his all-time scoring record. As The Zioneer reported earlier, the victory sends Argentina to the quarterfinals.
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