Result

Holders Argentina came from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup round-of-16 tie at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 7 July 2026, with Enzo Fernandez heading a stoppage-time winner.

Goals

Cristian Romero 79', Lionel Messi 83', Enzo Fernandez 90'+2' (Argentina); Yasser Ibrahim 15', 67' (Egypt).

Match report

Egypt stunned the world champions with an early Yasser Ibrahim header and a second goal just after the hour, and Lionel Messi even had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. But Argentina roared back through Cristian Romero and Messi before Enzo Fernandez's dramatic late header completed the comeback and sent the Albiceleste into the quarter-finals. Relive Messi's magic and every goal in the full Argentina vs Egypt highlights above.

People also ask

What was the final score of Argentina vs Egypt?

Argentina won 3-2 after trailing 2-0.

Who scored the winner in Argentina vs Egypt?

Enzo Fernandez, deep in stoppage time.

Did Messi score against Egypt?

Yes, Messi scored in the 83rd minute, though he also had a first-half penalty saved.