Argentina 3–2: Argentina vs Egypt — World Cup 2026 Report

Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match featured a strong performance from Lionel Messi, who notched two goals for his team, helping secure Argentina’s place in the next stage of the tournament.

Egypt struck first in the 15th minute with a goal from Y. Ibrahim, putting their side ahead early in the match. Argentina responded quickly, leveling the score just six minutes later when Messi found the back of the net in the 21st minute. The first half ended in a 1-1 tie, setting the stage for a competitive second half.

The second half witnessed a flurry of goals and critical substitutions. M. Ziko put Egypt back in front with a goal in the 67th minute after a VAR review confirmed the legality of the strike. Argentina responded with an equalizer from C. Romero in the 79th minute, before Messi scored his second goal of the match in the 83rd minute, redirecting Argentina to a 3-2 lead. E. Fernandez capped the scoring for Argentina with a goal in stoppage time, solidifying their lead.

The match was marked by a series of cards issued to Egyptian players, with M. Shobeir, H. Fathy, M. Attia, and H. Hassan all receiving bookings in the closing minutes. With this victory, Argentina moves on to face the winner of the match between Brazil and Sweden in the quarter-finals, as they continue their quest for another World Cup title.