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Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Maura Carey, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 7, 2026
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Key points The team scored three goals in the final 11 minutes of the game, with Lionel Messi playing a key role in two of them. Argentina has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after a comeback win against Egypt.
Argentina has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after a comeback win against Egypt. The team scored three goals in the final 11 minutes of the game, with Lionel Messi playing a key role in two of them.
Messi assisted on a goal and later scored one himself to level the match. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, largely made up of Argentina supporters, reacted enthusiastically to the team's comeback.
Further details about the game are available from the source, including additional information about Messi's performance and the team's road to the quarterfinals.
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Category: local Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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