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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
By JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press at Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup. The Argentina great scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play. The defendin...
Key takeaway The Argentina great scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The thrilling comeback victory of Argentina over Egypt in the World Cup may seem like a distant event to Odessa residents, but for local soccer enthusiasts, Lionel Messi's impressive performance is a reminder of the growing interest in the sport within the Permian Basin area. As the city's parks and recreation department continues to develop and maintain soccer fields, the success of international soccer stars like Messi can inspire young athletes in Odessa to pursue their own soccer ambitions. The fact that Argentina was able to overcome a two-goal deficit to win the game also speaks to the perseverance and determination that are valued in local sports leagues. With the World Cup quarterfinals approaching, Odessa soccer fans will likely be gathering to watch the games, potentially at local parks or community centers, and cheering on their favorite teams and players.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup. The Argentina great scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play. The defendin...
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