Argentina comes from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach World Cup quarterfinals in Atlanta
Lionel Messi scored once and assisted once as Argentina erased a 2-0 deficit with three late goals and advanced to the quarterfinals.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, defending champions Argentina advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Egypt 3-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, overcoming a two-goal deficit.
- Egypt initially established a 2-0 lead through goals from Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th minute and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th, while Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty.
- Cristian Romero headed home in the 79th minute, Messi equalized in the 83rd, and Enzo Fernandez scored the winner in the 92nd minute, completing Argentina's dramatic turnaround.
- Argentina advances to a Saturday, July 11 quarterfinal in Kansas City against the winner of Switzerland versus Colombia, with an emotional Messi in tears after the final whistle.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan criticized officiating after a controversial VAR intervention disallowed an earlier Egypt goal, while Argentina pursues a first back-to-back title since Brazil in 1962.
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The reigning world champions won their second straight World Cup qualifier 3-2. The match against Egypt was as controversial as it was heartbreaking. The Pharaohs' camp did not hold back after the "guilt" and openly criticized the International Football Association Board (FIFA) and its alleged favoritism towards Argentina.
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