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Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt

Euronews Tuesday 07 July 2026, 21:30 UTC 1 min read
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Argentina fans celebrated with tears, songs and dancing after their team's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16. Footage from Buenos Aires and Atlanta shows supporters cheering, embracing and playing drums as the final whistle confirmed Argentina's place in the quarter-finals. Many fans said they never stopped believing despite trailing 2-0 late in the match, while others described the comeback as one of the most emotional victories they had witnessed.

Argentina fans celebrated with tears, songs and dancing after their team's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16. Footage from Buenos Aires and Atlanta shows supporters cheering, embracing and playing drums as the final whistle confirmed Argentina's place in the quarter-finals. Many fans said they never stopped believing despite trailing 2-0 late in the match, while others described the comeback as one of the most emotional victories they had witnessed. Argentina will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals.
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