'A crushing defeat': Egypt lose to Argentina as Africa's World Cup dream fades

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'A crushing defeat': Egypt lose to Argentina as Africa's World Cup dream fades
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Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset. It leaves Morocco as they only African team still left in the competition. African football analyst Saddick Adams speaks to France 24.

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