Defending champions Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback to beat the Pharaohs of Egypt in a five-goal thriller, progressing to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The North African side took the lead in the 15th minute with defender Yasser Ibrahim’s header, which boosted their momentum.
Mostafa Zizo doubled the lead early in the second half, giving Egypt hope of a famous victory, but that did not last.
Why Carlos Queiroz's Ghana contract was not extended after World Cup exit
The dynamics of the game changed when head coach Lionel Scaloni introduced Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás González, and others to rejuvenate his side.
Cristian Romero pulled one back in the 79th minute as Egypt looked fatigued and unable to defend as effectively as earlier.
Lionel Messi, who had been quiet for much of the game, rose to the occasion with the equalizer in the 83rd minute. Enzo Fernández then sealed the comeback with a header in stoppage time, securing a 3-2 win for the Albiceleste.
Egypt joined eight other African nations already eliminated from the competition, with Morocco set to face France in the quarter-finals to determine the continent’s fate.
Meanwhile, Argentina cruised into the quarter-finals to face Switzerland as they continue their bid for back-to-back titles.
Watch the highlights below:
SB/JE
Norway fans celebrate Haaland as Brazilians blame coach for World Cup defeat
Copyright © 1994 - 2026 GhanaWeb. All rights reserved.
