Argentina’s national team defeated Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic contest in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The match took place at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, USA.
The game started favorably for the Egyptians. In the 15th minute, Yasser Ibrahim opened the scoring, and midway through the second half, Mostafa Zico doubled Egypt’s lead, posing significant challenges for the reigning world champions. Lionel Messi also missed a penalty kick in the first half.
It seemed Egypt was on its way to a historic victory, but Argentina showed character in the closing minutes of the game. In the 79th minute, Cristian Romero narrowed the deficit. Just four minutes later, Lionel Messi equalized. In the second minute of added time, Enzo Fernández scored the winning goal with a header, sealing the 3-2 final score.
