The Argentina national team secured a ticket to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday (7/7). Trailing by two goals, Lionel Scaloni's squad turned the tables to win 3-2 thanks to high determination in the final minutes of the match.
Egypt shocked the defending champions with a header goal from Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute. Argentina had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot shortly after, but Lionel Messi's spot-kick was thwarted by a brilliant save from goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. The situation worsened for Argentina when Mostafa Zico doubled Egypt's lead to 2-0 in the 67th minute.
Entering the final stage of the match, Argentina massively increased their attacking intensity. Their efforts paid off in the 79th minute when Cristian Romero put his name on the score sheet, capitalizing on a well-measured pass from Messi. La Albiceleste's comeback momentum grew stronger when Messi equalized to make it 2-2 in the 83rd minute following a goalmouth scramble.
Argentina's victory was sealed in stoppage time, specifically in the 90+2 minute. Through a quick counter-attack scheme, an accurate header by Enzo Martinez from a Lautaro Martinez pass hit the back of Egypt's net for the third time. This victory also sends Argentina through to the next round with an impressive record.
