World Cup 2026: Argentina beat Egypt to reach quarterfinals

Argentina claimed a hard-fought victory over Egypt at the FIFA World Cup.

Report informs that the South American side beat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16 match at Atlanta Stadium.

Egypt scored the first two goals of the match through Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th minute.

However, Argentina found the strength to respond and scored three times in a row to complete the comeback.

Cristian Romero pulled one back in the 79th minute from Lionel Messi's assist. Messi then equalized in the 83rd minute, before Enzo Fernandez scored the winner in the 90+3rd minute.

Messi had earlier missed a penalty in the 21st minute, with Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saving his effort.

The match was officiated by French FIFA referee François Letexier.