The lead
July 7, 2026 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA — Argentina overturn two-goal deficit to beat Egypt late at World Cup. Argentina remarkably beat Egypt 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner after turning around a two-goal deficit in the World Cup round of 16.
How the match unfolded
This Round of 16 match finished 3-2 for Argentina over Egypt in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Argentina seized early momentum when Yasser Ibrahim (Egypt) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marwan Attia with a cross following a corner. in the 15'. The middle phases featured 3 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+2' when Enzo Fernández (Argentina) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lautaro Martínez with a cross following a fast break.. 68,239 fans were in the building at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Argentina remarkably beat Egypt 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner after turning around a two-goal deficit in the World Cup round of 16.
Penalty drama:
Bookings: 4 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Argentina leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. The Round of 16 win punches Argentina's ticket into the quarter-finals (July 9–11). Egypt are eliminated from World Cup 2026.
What comes next
Argentina will learn their quarter-final opponent as the remaining Round of 16 ties conclude. Quarter-finals kick off July 9 at Gillette Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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