In a thrilling encounter during the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, defending champions Argentina staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2. After falling behind by two goals, Argentina rallied to score three unanswered goals, with Enzo Fernández netting the decisive goal in stoppage time, ensuring their advancement to the quarter-finals.

Egypt Takes Early Control

The match, held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, began with Egypt taking the initiative. They struck first in the 15th minute when Yasser Ibrahim headed the ball into the far corner, putting Argentina on the back foot. The Egyptian defense proved resilient, successfully stifling Argentina's attempts to equalize for much of the first half.

Missed Opportunities for Argentina

Argentina had a golden chance to level the score when they were awarded a penalty. However, Lionel Messi's attempt was saved by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, marking Messi's second penalty miss of the tournament. The Argentine captain also came close with a long-range free-kick that hit the post, while Julián Álvarez was denied by another excellent save from Shobeir before the break.

Egypt Doubles Their Lead

Egypt appeared to be on the verge of a historic upset when Mostafa Zico found the net with 23 minutes remaining, doubling their lead. However, Argentina's resilience shone through as they fought back to secure their place in the next round.

With this victory, Argentina will now face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals, continuing their quest to defend their World Cup title.