Messi, Argentina erase 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt in astonishing late comeback

You can never count Lionel Messi and Argentina out.

Messi provided a goal and an assist in a four-minute span in the second half, and Enzo Fernandez scored the game-winner in the 92nd minute to help Argentina overcome a 2-0 deficit and claim a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Egypt had a 2-0 lead until the 78th minute but wasn't able to hold on, as Argentina rallied with three goals in just over 13 stunning minutes.

Lautaro Martinez delivered a perfect cross to Fernandez to seal one of the greatest comebacks in World Cup knockout stage history.

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Argentina's "remontada" began with Messi's assist to Cristian Romero, who finally found the net for the reigning World Cup champion with a header in the 79th minute.

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Messi then came up clutch with a goal of his own in the 83rd minute after missing a penalty in the first half. The Argentina icon, who's the World Cup all-time leader in goals (21), now tops this year's tournament with eight tallies.

He's scored in nine consecutive World Cup matches.

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Both Lionel Scaloni and Messi broke down into tears after Argentina staged a memorable comeback in what is likely the 39-year-old's final World Cup.

Argentina will now play the winner of Switzerland-Colombia in the quarterfinals.