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Argentina and Switzerland have advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Egypt and Colombia, respectively, on Tuesday (July 7).
Egypt took an early lead in the 15th minute with a goal by Yasser Ibrahim, and in the second half they added to that lead with a goal by Mostafa Zico.
But with just over ten minutes left in regulation time, Cristian Romero scored for Argentina and lessened Egypt’s lead to 2-1. Four minutes later, in the 83rd minute, Lionel Messi scored the equalizer for Argentina.
Then, in the second minute of added time, Enzo Fernandez scored for Argentina, giving them a 3-2 lead, which they held onto until the final whistle blew.
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties at BC Place Tuesday (July 7).
Argentina will play Switzerland on July 11 at 8 p.m. in Kansas City.
No matches Wednesday, July 8
QUARTER-FINALS
Thursday, July 9:
Morocco vs. France at 1 p.m. in Boston
Friday, July 10:
Spain vs. Belgium at 12 p.m. in Los Angeles
Saturday, July 11
Norway vs. England at 5 p.m. in Miami
Argentina vs. Switzerland at 8 p.m. in Kansas City
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