Argentina-Egypt Argentina's Messi (right) scores his team's second goal in the second half (Atlanta (Kyodo) The 27th day of the North and Central American Soccer World Cup was held on the 7th at Atlanta Stadium and other venues in the second round of the final tournament. Argentina, aiming for its second consecutive title, came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the final eight of the tournament for the second time in a row. Messi scored his 8th goal, making him the single-highest player in this tournament, extending his goal streak since the last tournament to nine games.