07.07.2026 21:50
Argentina, making a historic comeback in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeated Egypt 3-2 after trailing 2-0, eliminating them. Lionel Messi could not hold back his tears after the match.
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 16, Argentina came back from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals.
EGYPT TOOK THE LEAD
In the 15th minute of the match, Egypt took the lead. Receiving the ball on the right wing, Marawan Attia crossed to the far post where Yasser Ibrahim rose well and headed the ball into the net, making it 1-0 for Egypt.
MESSI MISSED THE PENALTY
In the 19th minute, Argentina won a penalty. Tagliafico entered the penalty area from the left wing after a pass from Enzo and was brought down by Hassan. The match referee François Letexier awarded a penalty. Argentina's star Messi stepped up to take it, but Egypt's goalkeeper Shobeir managed to save the penalty.
ANOTHER GOAL FROM EGYPT
In the 67th minute, Egypt doubled their lead. After an Argentine corner kick, Egypt won the ball in front of their own penalty area. Salah passed to Hassan on the right wing. Hassan's cross into the box was fired into the net by Zico, scoring the team's second goal.
ARGENTINA'S HOPE GOAL
In the 79th minute, Argentina reduced the deficit to one. From Messi's cross on the right wing, Romero made a clean header and sent the ball into the net.
MESSI EQUALIZED
In the 83rd minute, Argentina equalized. In an Argentine attack, Messi received the ball inside the penalty area from Gonzalo Montiel's pass and beat Shobeir with a powerful shot.
ARGENTINA HAD THE LAST WORD IN THE MATCH
In the 90+2 minute, Argentina took the lead. Following a counterattack, Martinez crossed from the right wing, and Enzo Fernandez headed the ball into the net, putting his team ahead. The match ended with this score, and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals.
MESSI'S TEARS OF JOY
After the final whistle, Lionel Messi, who experienced great ups and downs during the match, could not hold back his tears. The star footballer's tears of joy were captured live on broadcast. The legendary player was later honored as he was lifted onto the shoulders of his teammates.