World Cup 2026: Argentina Beats Egypt to Qualify to Next Stage
Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Egypt 3–2 and book a place in the next stage of the tournament.
Led by captain Lionel Messi, the South Americans looked destined for elimination after falling 2–0 behind with just over 10 minutes remaining. Egypt appeared to be in complete control until the 79th minute, when Argentina launched a remarkable fightback.
Inspired by Messi’s brilliance, Argentina scored three unanswered goals in the space of 10 minutes to complete an extraordinary 3–2 victory and snatch qualification from the jaws of defeat.
Messi once again proved why he remains one of football’s greatest players, contributing one goal and two assists in a match-winning display that transformed the contest. His vision, creativity and leadership lifted the Argentine side at the crucial moment, sparking a comeback that left Egyptian players and supporters heartbroken.
The victory sends Argentina into the next round of the tournament, where confidence within the camp will be soaring after one of the most memorable matches of the competition.
For Egypt, the defeat marks a painful end to their World Cup campaign after coming within minutes of securing a famous victory over the South American giants. Despite their spirited performance, they were unable to withstand Argentina’s late attacking surge, as Messi once again delivered on the biggest stage.
