Argentina
Egypt
Final score, goalscorers and match facts
Argentina vs Egypt was played on July 7, 2026 and finished 3-2. The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) in the Round of 16.
Half-time: 0-1
Argentina won 3-2 after trailing 0-2; Enzo Fernández scored the winner in stoppage time. Messi missed a penalty but then produced a goal and an assist.
Goalscorers
- Romero 79'
- Messi 83'
- Fernández 90+2'
- Ibrahim 15'
- Ziko 67'
- Attendance
- 68,239
- Referee
- François Letexier
Post-Match Reactions
“Football is this, not just tactics and strategies. Those things are important, no doubt, but if we hadn't had the heart we had, we would've been out. I tell the guys to look at Leo as an example — he missed the penalty, but he kept asking for the ball again and tried again. It gives me goosebumps.”Source: Buenos Aires Herald
“We have been cheated unfairly today; we have suffered injustice. A penalty was ruled out, not even checked by VAR, and a second goal was remarkably disallowed. I am not going to continue following the matches of this World Cup. Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition.”Source: Al Jazeera
Match Analysis
Argentina and Egypt face off in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with its 75,000 capacity, promises to offer an unforgettable experience for football fans. Defending champion Argentina made a strong start to the tournament, securing leadership of Group J after winning their first two matches. Led by Lionel Messi, the team is noted for its robust lineup.
Egypt, under the leadership of Mohamed Salah, delivered an impressive performance in Group G. The historic victory against Belgium marked Egypt as one of the standout teams from Africa in this tournament. This match offers the African representatives a chance to solidify their rising presence on the world football stage. Egypt's strong defense and quick counterattacks make their strategy against Argentina an intriguing aspect to watch.