The World Cup delivered a moment of pure drama tonight. Argentina, trailing 2-0 against Egypt in the Round of 16, looked destined for elimination. Lionel Messi had missed a first-half penalty. The defending champions were on the brink. Then, in a span of 13 remarkable minutes, everything changed. Cristian Romero headed one back. Then Messi — the same man who moments earlier had buried his face in his hands — rose to score a brilliant header and a stunning volley. Enzo Fernand
Immediate Answer: The 2026 World Cup group stage concluded with major shifts as Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 and Ivory Coast secured its first-ever knockout berth by beating Curacao 2-0. While the Netherlands topped Group F with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia, the United States fell 3-2 to Turkey but still managed to advance to the Round of 32 based on previous group performance. What Happened: The final day of the 2026 World Cup group stage across North America delivered a seque