Lionel Messi scored in the 83rd minute, propelling Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Egypt on Tuesday in a match that has been hailed as one of the greatest in FIFA World Cup history. The win brings the defending champions one step closer to retaining their title.
Messi's goal keeps him in contention for the Golden Boot, awarded to the tournament's top scorer. The thrilling encounter between Argentina and Egypt was called "a game for the ages" and "one of the great World Cup games" by broadcasters.