Argentina 3-2 victory over Egypt | Messi Leads Comeback Win in Round of 16, Argentina vs Egypt Match Result (FIFA World Cup 2026)
Argentina made an amazing comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. They were losing 2-0 with only 11 minutes left. But then Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez all scored to give Argentina a famous win. The victory sent the defending champions into the quarter-finals.
Man of the Match: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi had a tough start in the match. He missed a penalty in the 21st minute. This helped Egypt stay ahead in the game. But Messi did not give up. He set up Cristian Romero with a perfect cross. They got the first goal in the 79th minute. Then he scored a brilliant half-volley just after four minutes of the first goal. Messi led Argentina to a 3-2 comeback.
| Statistic | Figures |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Penalty Missed | 1 |
| Shots | 4 |
| Key Passes | 5 |
Argentina vs Egypt Match Summary
Egypt Shocked Argentina in the First Half
- Yasser Ibrahim gave Egypt a lead in the 15th minute of the match. He scored with a header from Marwan Attia's cross.
- Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute. Mostafa Shobeir saved the goal from him.
- Shobeir also stopped goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez.
- Egypt went into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
- Argentina had chances to score, but Mostafa was saving each goal. Argentina had a difficult time in the first half against Egypt.
Argentina turned the game in the Second Half.
- Mostafa Zico scored a goal in the 67th minute after a good pass from Haissem Hassan.
- Egypt was two goals ahead of Argentina.
- Cristian Romero scored with a header in the 79th minute from a cross by Messi.
- Messi scored a great half-volley in the 83rd minute, which took Argentina to 2-2.
- Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute with a header from Lautaro Martinez's cross.
- Argentina completed a 3-2 comeback win and reached the quarter-finals.
Argentina vs Egypt Goals and Scorers - FIFA World Cup 2026
| Time | Player | Team | Type |
| 15th | Yasser Ibrahim | Egypt | Header (assist: Marwan Attia) |
| 67th | Mostafa Zico | Egypt | Goal (assist: Haissem Hassan) |
| 79th | Cristian Romero | Argentina | Header (assist: Lionel Messi) |
| 83rd | Lionel Messi | Argentina | Half-volley (assist: Gonzalo Montiel) |
| 92nd | Enzo Fernandez | Argentina | Header (assist: Lautaro Martinez) |
Argentina Vs Egypt Top Performers
Enzo Fernandez: The Match Winner
Enzo Fernandez waited for the right moment to make his mark in the game. He scored a powerful header from Lautaro Martinez's cross to win the game for Argentina in the 92nd minute. His late goal sent Argentina into the quarter-finals.
Mostafa Shobeir: Egypt's Hero in Goal
Mostafa Shobeir was amazing as a goalkeeper. He saved Lionel Messi's penalty in the first half. Mostafa saved many goals to stop Argentina from scoring. He kept Egypt ahead for most of the match and gave his team hope for a win. Even though Egypt lost, Shobeir was one of the best players on the field.
Argentina vs Egypt Match Statistics
| Statistic | Argentina | Egypt |
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Total Shots | 19 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG (Expected Goals) | 2.8 | 0.98 |
Who Does Argentina Face Next?
Argentina will now play in the quarter-finals. They will face the winner of the Switzerland vs Colombia match. That game was also played in the Round of 16. Argentina will be looking to continue their strong play to reach the semifinals. Lionel Messi and the team will need to be much better from the start in their next game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Argentina vs Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Argentina won 3-2 against Egypt in the Round of 16.
Who scored for Argentina against Egypt?
Three players scored for Argentina. Cristian Romero scored a goal in the 79th minute, Lionel Messi scored in the 83rd minute, and Enzo Fernandez scored in the 92nd minute.
Who scored for Egypt against Argentina?
Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico scored two goals for Egypt. Yasser scored a goal in the 15th minute, and Mostafa Zico scored a goal in the 67th minute.
Did Messi score in Argentina vs Egypt?
Yes, Messi scored one goal in the 83rd minute of the game.
Did Messi miss a penalty against Egypt?
Yes, Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute against Egypt. Goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved it.
Who is Argentina going to face in the next match?
Argentina will face the winning team between Switzerland and Colombia in the quarter-finals.
Who was the Player of the Match in Argentina vs Egypt?
Lionel Messi was the man of the match with one goal and one assist.
Did Egypt qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No, Egypt is now out of the World Cup after losing to Argentina 3-2.