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Argentina's 2026 WC Comeback: A Record Shattered
10 Jul
Summary
- Argentina overcame a two-goal deficit against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup.
- Austria defeated Switzerland 7-5 in the highest-scoring World Cup match.
- Eusebio scored four goals to rescue Portugal from a three-goal deficit in 1966.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered a stunning comeback. Argentina, facing Egypt, defied historical odds by recovering from a 2-0 deficit. Three goals in thirteen minutes, including a stoppage-time winner, secured a 3-2 victory, rewriting their own historical curse.
This dramatic turn of events echoes legendary World Cup comebacks. The 1954 quarter-final between Austria and Switzerland ended 7-5, the highest-scoring match in history, after Austria erased a three-goal deficit.
Twelve years later, in 1966, Portugal's Eusebio single-handedly rescued his team. He scored four goals, including a penalty, to secure a 5-3 win against debutants North Korea after trailing by three goals.
These historic recoveries highlight the enduring magic and unpredictability of the FIFA World Cup, where no lead is ever truly safe. The stakes are immense, with single comebacks capable of defining careers and national sporting history.
