Argentina vs Egypt 2026 World Cup Review: Messi's Miracle Comeback
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, defending champions Argentina produced one of the great World Cup comebacks, defeating Egypt 3-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to reach the quarterfinals. Egypt, inspired by a heroic display from goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir and goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, led 2-0 with just 11 minutes of regulation remaining. Lionel Messi, who had earlier missed a first-half penalty saved by Shobeir, then inspired a stunning turnaround — assisting Cristian Romero's 79th-minute header, scoring himself in the 83rd minute to level the game, and playing a part in Enzo Fernández's dramatic stoppage-time winner. The result sends Argentina through to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals in Kansas City on July 11, while Egypt and Mohamed Salah exit the tournament with immense credit despite the heartbreak. This review breaks down the full match — goal by goal, statistic by statistic — along with tactical analysis, expert reaction, and what the result m...