Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the round of 16, played in the United States.
The reigning world champions overturned a two-goal deficit late in the second half to avoid an upset against the seven-time African champions.
Lionel Messi provided an assist and scored the equalizing goal to spark the comeback.
Egypt Takes Early Lead
Egypt opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Yasser Ibrahim headed in from Marwan Attia's corner kick.
Argentina had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot after Nicolas Tagliafico was fouled, but Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobair saved Messi's penalty attempt.
Egypt extended their lead in the second half when Mostafa Zico scored past goalkeeper Emi Martínez following a pass from Hossan.
Earlier in the half, the video assistant referee disallowed another potential goal by Zico due to a foul by Attia on Lisandro Martínez during the buildup.
Argentina's Comeback
Argentina responded in the 79th minute when Cristian Romero converted a cross from Messi to reduce the deficit.
Messi then scored the equalizer four minutes later, extending his tournament record to 21 World Cup goals.
Enzo Fernández headed in the winning goal from a Lautaro Martínez cross to complete the comeback.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni made three tactical changes from their extra-time victory against Cape Verde, recalling Julián Alvarez to the attack.
Egypt made two changes from the lineup that defeated Australia in a penalty shootout, opting for a 4-4-2 formation with Haissem Hassan starting over Omar Marmoush.
