Argentina secured a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in a World Cup match, marked by a dramatic shift in live betting markets. The team scored three goals in the final 11 minutes of the game, overcoming a deficit and what appeared to be a looming elimination.
DraftKings Sportsbook reported that Argentina's odds to advance reached as high as +800 during the match. The odds for a regulation win were even more striking, climbing to 30/1 before the late scoring spree. The comeback began in the 79th minute with a goal from Cristian Romero, followed by an equalizer from Lionel Messi four minutes later. Enzo Fernández completed the turnaround in second-half stoppage time, scoring in the 92nd minute.
The match was not without controversy. In the 62nd minute, Egypt had a goal disallowed after VAR review determined a foul by Marwan Attia on Lisandro Martínez. Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan described the decision as an "injustice." Egypt had been seeking its first-ever appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals and entered the match as a +1000 underdog to advance.
With this victory, Argentina remains in contention to become the first country to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962. The team is scheduled to play the winner of the Colombia-Switzerland match on Saturday in Kansas City.