Jelili Gbadamosi
Defending champions Argentina produced a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Round of 16 encounter appeared to be heading for a major upset after Egypt raced into a 2-0 lead through goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, putting the African side on the brink of a famous victory.
However, Argentina responded in emphatic fashion to keep their title defence alive.
Cristian Romero ignited the comeback by pulling one goal back before captain Lionel Messi restored parity with the equaliser, setting up a tense finale.
With the match seemingly destined for extra time, Enzo Fernández struck deep into stoppage time to complete the remarkable turnaround and seal a 3-2 victory for the reigning world champions.
The win sends Argentina into the quarter-finals, where they will continue their quest to retain the World Cup title.
Despite the defeat, Egypt earned widespread praise for their spirited display, pushing the defending champions to the limit after coming close to one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
