FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentine fans celebrate in Miami Beach after advancing to quarterfinals
Argentina rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win 3-2, with Messi scoring twice and sending the defending champions into the quarterfinals.
- On Tuesday, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in a tense FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi scoring the equalizer in the 83rd minute to advance to the quarterfinals.
- Yasser Ibrahim and Mustafa Zico established an early 2-0 lead for Egypt, leaving Argentine supporters fearing a devastating loss as the defending World Cup champion fell behind in the opening minutes.
- Messi recorded his 8th tournament goal, stating, "We came back!" while Cristian Romero and Fernandez added crucial scores, completing the comeback that left the captain in tears at the Atlanta Stadium.
- Supporters flocked to the North Beach neighborhood, known as Little Buenos Aires, to celebrate the win, including one fan who flew 25 hours from Mongolia to witness the match.
- Argentina now advances to the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, facing the winner of the Colombia and Switzerland match as the tournament enters its knockout stages.
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By Gonzalo Zegarra and Cecilia Domínguez, CNN en Español “What a way to suffer, brother,” must have been the most repeated phrase on Tuesday in Argentina, after the agonizing qualification achieved by the national team after coming back from a tough match against Egypt in the round of 16 of the World Cup. Also from last Friday, The post Argentina is the only Latin American team in the World Cup quarterfinals and its fans are preparing to suffer……
Argentina and Messi fans in Miami Beach celebrate thrilling World Cup comeback: "For Argentinians, it's life or death"
At George's Restaurant, fans draped in sky blue and white stripes filled the establishment, chanting and cheering throughout the match against Egypt.
The selected one led by Lionel Scaloni and captained by Lionel Messi will see the faces with Switzerland, which left on the way to Colombia, in the quarterfinals
Fans erupt in happiness at Manolo in Miami Beach as Argentina moves forward to the quarterfinals - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch and then celebrate the big win for their team...
Aerolíneas Argentinas confirmed that it will add six flights to Miami between Wednesday 8 and Friday 10 July, destined for all those who want to travel to encourage the Argentina National Team in front of the quarterfinals of the tournament. The Albiceleste will finally play versus Switzerland, on Saturday 11 July. The [...]
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