Argentina completes comeback, beats Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

ByJAMES ROBSONAP logo
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:54PM
Argentina completes comeback, beats Egypt 3-2 to reach WC quarterfinal

ATLANTA -- Enzo Fernández scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Argentina got two late goals in four minutes from Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi to get back in the game.

Messi also missed a chance in the first half when his penalty was saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. He also hit the post when the score was 1-0.

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