Argentina defeats Egypt 3-2 and advances to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals

The Argentine national team achieved an impressive victory over Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 match, managing to come back from a 0-2 deficit in the final stage of the game. The final score was 3-2.

Match progression and goals

Egypt took the lead first in the 15th minute thanks to a goal by Yasser Ibrahim. In the second half, Mostafa Zico increased the African team's advantage by scoring in the 67th minute. By the time the match seemed to be bringing Egypt closer to the quarterfinals, the situation began to change.

Argentina's comeback

Argentina managed to fight back: first, Cristian Romero reduced the deficit in the 79th minute, and then Lionel Messi equalized in the 83rd minute. The winning goal was scored by Enzo Fernandez in stoppage time, in the 90+3rd minute.

Tournament results

Thanks to this victory, Argentina advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, while Egypt ended its participation in the tournament, despite having looked very close to a sensation up until that point. It was also mentioned that previously Spain had not allowed Portugal with Ronaldo to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

Argentina won against Egypt with a score of 3-2 in the World Cup playoff match, which took place on Tuesday, July 7, in Atlanta. This victory allowed the Argentine national team to advance to the tournament's quarter-finals.

Match Summary

In the second half in Atlanta, the Egyptian team took a 2-1 lead thanks to a goal by Yasser Ibrahim, who scored with a header early in the half. Shortly after, Lionel Messi was stopped by Mostafa Shobbyr during a penalty kick.

Subsequently, Zico increased the deficit to two goals in the 67th minute, but Cristian Romero managed to reduce the gap. Argentina made an impressive comeback, managing to take the lead 3-2 in stoppage time against Egypt.

Egypt's History in the Tournament

This match represented Egypt's furthest advancement in the World Cup. It is worth noting that at the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar, Egypt failed to even qualify. Previously, they participated in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia but were eliminated in the group stage.

Future Plans

The winner of this match will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals, who will play later on the same Tuesday.

As part of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, a football match between Egypt and Argentina took place on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.

Match Progression

Egypt started the game ahead, achieving an early victory with a score of 2-0. The goals for the Egyptian team were scored by Yasser Ibrahim in the 14th minute and Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf in the 66th minute.

Argentina's Reaction

However, Argentina managed to equalize thanks to goals from Cristian Romero in the 78th minute and Enzo Fernandez in the 90th minute. It is worth noting that Lionel Messi also participated in the match, although his penalty in the first half was saved by the Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubair.

These goals allowed Argentina to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament.