Argentina reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after winning 3-2 against Egypt in Atlanta, overturning a 2-0 deficit late in the match. Egypt took control with two goals—Yasser Ibrahim scoring first, followed by Mostafa Ziko after Messi’s penalty was saved. As the game opened up, Argentina continued to press despite being hurt by Egypt’s counters and a series of VAR interventions.
Multiple reports describe controversy around an early second-half disallowed goal for Egypt and a VAR decision connected to a foul outside the Egypt area that preceded Egypt’s second goal. Egypt also ended the match frustrated, with one coaching staff member sent off after Argentina’s winning goal.
Argentina’s revival begins with Cristian Romero’s header, which comes in the late stages and sparks a dramatic turnaround. In the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time, Messi scores to equalize, and Enzo Fernández then finishes the comeback with a header two minutes into added time. The victory sets up Argentina to face either Colombia or Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
