Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 win against Egypt on July 7, 2026, to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. The match, held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, saw the defending champions initially fall behind 2-0 with goals from Egypt’s Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico.
Argentina fought back with two late goals in four minutes by Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi, leveling the score. The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal, completing the comeback.
Earlier in the match, Lionel Messi missed a penalty saved by Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. Despite this, Argentina’s resilience ensured their progression in the tournament.
The victory marks a significant moment for Argentina as they continue their World Cup campaign.
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