Argentina beat Egypt to reach the quarter-finals

The Argentina national team, defending their World Cup title, delivered an exhilarating and unforgettable performance in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, overcoming Egypt in a thrilling encounter. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

In this match held at a magnificent stadium in the Atlantic, Lionel Scaloni's players found themselves trailing by two goals with just ten minutes remaining in the game. However, the team led by Lionel Messi displayed true grit and determination, ultimately securing a 3:2 victory.

Details of the match were reported by Goal.com. The game began unexpectedly tough for the Argentina national team.

Following a hard-fought win over Cape Verde in the group stage, defensive issues remained glaringly apparent. In the 15th minute, Egyptian forward Yasser Ibrahim slipped past the defenders and fired a precise shot past goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.

This early goal boosted Egypt’s confidence and energized their play. One of the pivotal moments of the match was the penalty kick taken by Lionel Messi.

Regarded as one of the greatest penalty takers in World Cup history, Messi unexpectedly failed to convert. His effort was brilliantly saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobayir.

Not long after, Egypt launched a counterattack and scored their second goal, extending the lead to 2:0. The goal, scored by Mostafa Ziko, put the reigning world champions under serious pressure.

Nevertheless, Messi set out to correct his mistake and rescue his team. In the closing minutes, he delivered a superb pass to Cristian Romero, reducing the deficit.

Shortly afterward, Messi himself struck a powerful and accurate shot to level the score, igniting the crowd in the stadium. This goal revived Argentina’s spirit.

Argentina decided to push for a win and avoid extra time. In the dying moments, Lautaro Martínez delivered a pass that Enzo Fernandes headed into the net, sealing the final score at 3:2.

Although Egypt put up a commendable resistance, experience and quality prevailed. This victory confirmed Argentina’s place in the quarter-finals.

Despite ongoing defensive concerns, the presence of a player like Messi keeps them among the tournament’s top favorites.