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Argentina's Dramatic Comeback Against Egypt Ranks Among World Cup's Greatest Turnarounds
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 7, 2026
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Argentina's 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 ranks fourth among the tournament's greatest turnarounds, joining historic matches like West Germany's 1954 final victory over Hungary.
- 01Argentina overturned a 0-2 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
- 02The comeback ranks fourth among the greatest World Cup turnarounds based on deficit size, stage, and drama.
- 03West Germany's 3-2 win over Hungary in the 1954 final is considered the greatest comeback.
- 04Other notable comebacks include Italy vs. Nigeria (1994), France vs. Croatia (1998), and Belgium vs. Senegal (2026).
- 05Gary Lineker's two penalties helped England beat Cameroon in the 1990 quarterfinals after trailing.
- 06Portugal overcame a 0-3 deficit to defeat North Korea in the 1966 quarterfinals.
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