The Pharaohs of Egypt surrendered a two-goal lead in their 3-2 loss to Argentina in their round 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
Egypt appeared on course for one of the tournament’s biggest upsets until Argentina scored three goals in the final thirteen minutes to send the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, agog.
Enzo Fernandez scored the decisive header deep into stoppage time to complete the comeback started by Cristian Romero’s finish and Lionel Messi’s well-struck goal.
Egypt took a surprise lead in the 15th minute when Yasser Ibrahim rose highest to power home a glorious header from Marwan Attia’s corner kick.
Argentina were handed a lifeline in the 20th minute when full-back Nicolas Tagliafico was brought down in the penalty box. However, Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir guessed correctly, diving low to his right to brilliantly save Messi’s spot-kick. It was Messi’s second penalty miss of the
