PHOTOS: Egypt, Argentina bring dramatic action to World Cup in Atlanta.

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PHOTOS: Egypt, Argentina bring dramatic action to World Cup in Atlanta.

Egypt scored early and kept the lead for most of the game, then Messi happened.

Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates after Argentina beat Egypt during the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Argentina won 3-2 over Egypt. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, and teammate Julian Alvarez celebrate Messi's goal, while Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubeir sits frustrated on the pitch during second half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Cristian Romero scores Argentina's first goal past Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir during second half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Cristian Romero scores Argentina's first goal past Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir during second half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi controls ball between Egypt's Trezeguet , left, and Mohanad Lashin, right, during second half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir makes a save on a corner kick during second half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi battles Egypt's Hossam Abdelmaguid during second half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Argentina's Leandro Paredes, left, and Egypt's Mohanad Lashin battle for ball during second half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, wins battle for the ball with Egypt's Karim Hafez during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico reacts with frustration after a save by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, attempts shot against Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim heads ball into goal during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim (2) celebrates his goal during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim is able to control ball despite Argentina's defenders during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir makes a save against Argentina's Cristian Romero during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Argentina fans cheer before their FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) gets double covered by Egypt midfielder Mohanad Lasheen (17) and Egypt defender Karim Hafez (15) during the first half of the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Egypt midfielder Emam Ashour (8) flights against Argentina defender Nahuel Molina (26) during the first half of the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) deflects a shot against Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir (23) during the first half of the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi misses free kick during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Argentina's Leandro Paredes gets ball away from Egypt's Mohamed Salah during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi misses penalty kick during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Argentina's Lionel Messi controls the ball during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir makes a save on a shot by Argentina's Lionel Messi during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir reacts to blocking Argentina's Lionel Messi's penalty kick during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim is surrounded by teammates after his goal during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico hits the ground after being fouled during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Argentina's Julian Alvarez, left, battles Egypt's Mohanad Lashin for ball during first half of Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates after Argentina beat Egypt during the Argentina vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup game on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Argentina won 3-2 over Egypt. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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