Argentina beat Mexico to reach the World Cup quarter-finals

Argentina's national team took the field against Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup and, after an exciting and intense match, emerged victorious. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

Despite trailing by two goals during the match, the team showed determination and eventually secured a 3:2 win. This victory sent Argentina into the quarterfinals and once again confirmed their status as one of the tournament's main favorites.

In the early stages of the game, the Egyptian players surprised everyone with their activity, managing to find the back of Argentina's net twice. With a two-goal lead, the Egyptians were very close to causing a major upset and eliminating the champions.

However, the team led by Lionel Scaloni did not give up and, in the final stages of the match, applied relentless pressure on the opponent's goal. The three goals scored by Argentina opened the path to the quarterfinals.

The best player of the match was recognized as team captain Lionel Messi. The 39-year-old legendary forward used his experience and skill to pull his team out of a difficult situation.

During the match, Messi scored one goal and provided an assist for another. His movements on the field and playmaking ability proved to be of decisive importance in shaping the outcome of the game.

Following this success, Messi's goal tally in the current World Cup reached eight. He now leads the list of the tournament's top scorers.

According to One.uz, Argentina's national team aims to continue its winning run in the quarterfinals, and Messi, despite his age, continues to demonstrate on the field that he remains one of the brightest stars in world football.

In the next stage, the team will face even more serious challenges.