Argentina’s national football team advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt on Tuesday.
With Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico giving Egypt a two-goal lead and Lionel Messi and Argentina on the verge of an unexpected elimination, Egypt appeared poised for a historic upset.
The South Americans were further frustrated when Egypt’s custodian made an important stop after Messi missed a penalty in the first half.
But Argentina pulled off an incredible late comeback to maintain their World Cup championship defence.
Before captain Lionel Messi tied the score with a brilliant strike a few minutes later, Cristian Romero ignited the comeback by headed home in the last moments. Messi was also instrumental in Argentina’s aggressive comeback.
Enzo Fernández completed the stunning comeback with extra time approaching, soaring to the top to win in stoppage time and advance Argentina to the round of eight.
Egypt’s historic tournament run ends after pushing the reigning champions to their limits in one of the competition’s most memorable games, while Argentina’s dreams of winning the World Cup again are maintained by the thrilling triumph.
Source: newsthemegh.com