Argentina booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Egypt in an unforgettable Round of 16 clash. Egypt stunned the defending champions by taking a 2–0 lead through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, while goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir also denied Lionel Messi from the penalty spot. With time running out, Argentina looked set for a shock elimination before mounting an incredible late comeback that thrilled the crowd.

Cristian Romero sparked the revival with a powerful header in the 79th minute, and Messi redeemed himself by firing home the equaliser just four minutes later. Argentina continued to pile on the pressure, and Enzo Fernández completed the turnaround with a stoppage-time header to seal a remarkable 3–2 win. The dramatic victory sent Argentina into the quarter-finals, while Egypt left the tournament with their heads held high after producing one of the most courageous performances of the competition.