Argentina Beat Egypt 3-2 In Historic World Cup Comeback
Argentina staged a historic late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with Messi, Romero, and Enzo Fernandez keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive.
Argentina Complete Stunning Late Turnaround
Argentina produced a memorable comeback in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, defeating Egypt 3-2 after trailing for most of the match. The defending champions looked close to elimination before scoring three late goals to seal a dramatic win and move into the quarterfinals.
Egypt had taken control of the game and pushed Argentina into a difficult position with a 2-0 lead. However, Argentina responded strongly in the final stages and turned the match around with goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez.
Romero Starts Argentina Fightback
Cristian Romero gave Argentina hope in the 79th minute with a powerful header. His goal changed the momentum of the match and brought Argentina back into the contest after a long period of pressure from Egypt.
The goal lifted the Argentine side, who began attacking with more urgency as Egypt tried to protect their lead.
Messi Levels The Score
Lionel Messi once again delivered on the big stage by scoring Argentina’s equaliser in the 83rd minute. His goal brought the match level and gave Argentina the belief that they could complete the comeback.
Messi also played a key role in Argentina’s first goal, showing his influence in one of the most important knockout matches of the tournament.
Enzo Fernandez Scores Winner
The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Enzo Fernández scored Argentina’s third goal. His late strike completed the comeback and sealed a 3-2 win for Argentina.
The result sparked huge celebrations among Argentina players and fans, while Egypt were left heartbroken after coming close to a famous World Cup upset.
Historic World Cup Record For Argentina
The victory was historic because it was Argentina’s first FIFA World Cup win after trailing at half-time. It was also the first time Argentina won a World Cup match after conceding the first two goals.
Before this match, Argentina had failed to win any World Cup game after falling 0-2 behind. The win over Egypt, therefore, became one of the most remarkable results in the country’s World Cup history.
Argentina Reach Quarterfinals
With this dramatic win, Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals. Egypt exited the tournament after a brave performance, but Argentina’s late comeback ensured that Messi and his team remained alive in the title race.
