Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Argentina against Egypt, in Atlanta, US. Jul. 07, 2026. EFE/EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
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Bogotá, Jul 7 (EFE).-
The Argentinian national team secured a memorable 3- 2 victory on Tuesday against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium.
Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister (2R) during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium, US. Jul. 07, 2026. EFE/ Alberto Boal
The African team surprised everyone early on as Yasser Ibrahim opened the scoring in the 15th minute.
INJURY LAWYERSEgyptian forward Mostafa Ziko celebrates scoring his team’s second goal in the round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium. Jul. 07, 2026. EFE/ Alberto Boal
They extended their lead in the second half when Mostafa Ziko silenced the Argentinian fans with a goal in the 67th minute, making it 2-0, a score that seemed decisive.
Players of Argentina celebrate after the 2-2 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Argentina against Egypt, in Atlanta, USA, 07 July 2026. EFE/EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
The comeback began in the 79th minute with a precise header by Cuti Romero. Just four minutes later, in the 83rd minute, Lionel Messi tied the game, sending the stands into a frenzy.
Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez battles for the ball against Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium, US. Jul. 07, 2026. EFE/ Alberto Boal
When the draw seemed certain, Enzo Fernández capped off the epic comeback in the 90+3rd minute with a powerful shot, sealing the victory and securing three vital points for Argentina in the World Cup. EFE dgp/mcd
RUTGERS PUBLIC NOTICEPlayers of Argentina celebrate after the 2-2 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Argentina against Egypt, in Atlanta, USA, 07 July 2026. EFE/EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
