2026 World Cup: Argentina defeated Egypt

The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt has taken place. The game was held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, USA).

Argentina celebrated a 3:2 victory in the match.

The first goal of the match was scored by Egypt's defender Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute, which was awarded for a foul by Egyptian striker Hessem Hassan on defender Nicolás Tagliafico. In the 58th minute, the referee disallowed a goal by Egypt's forward Mostafa Ziko after a VAR review due to a stamp on Lisandro Martínez's foot during the goal-scoring play, but in the 67th minute Ziko scored a legitimate goal and doubled the Africans' lead. Argentina's defender Cristian Romero pulled one back in the 79th minute, and the South Americans' forward Lionel Messi equalized in the 84th minute. In the 90+3rd minute, midfielder Enzo Fernández secured the 3:2 victory for Argentina.

Argentina have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will play against the winner of the match between Switzerland and Colombia.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The reigning world champions are Argentina.