Argentina scores 3 late goals for World Cup comeback win over Egypt

Miracles exist in the World Cup too.

Down 2-0 late in the second half, Argentina scored three goals in less than 15 minutes to come away with an improbable comeback victory to keep its back-to-back hopes alive.

Argentina had numerous opportunities in the early going, including a Lionel Messi penalty kick in the first half, but nothing could find the back of the net. Egypt, on the other hand, scored twice on just three shots.

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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the team’s third goal scored by Enzo Fernandez (not pictured) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Elsa/Getty Images)

Yasser Ibrahim officially put the defending champs on upset alert by scoring in the 15th minute on a header off a beautiful cross, marking the first time Argentina had trailed in this World Cup.

Nearly six minutes later, Messi’s left-footed penalty kick was stopped by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, who made plenty of other great saves throughout the first half. Messi also had a free kick from just outside the box in the 31st minute, but it went off the post.

In the 58th minute, Egypt found the back of the net again, but it was called back due to a foul. However, “ball don’t lie,” and nine minutes later, Mostafa Ziko scored on an offensive push, putting Egypt up 2-0.

Apparently, that was exactly where Argentina wanted Egypt.

Enzo Fernandez (24) of Argentina celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Patrick Smith/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Cristian Romero scored in the 79th minute on a pass from Messi. Five minutes later, Messi found the back of the net himself after Argentina came away with a loose ball in front of Egypt’s net, putting the squad in a frenzy and making him the first person to score in nine consecutive World Cup games.

In stoppage time, Lautaro Martinez found Enzo Fernández, who scored with an unsavable header, giving Argentina a 3-2 lead. Egypt’s players and staff were not happy from the bench, and numerous cards were handed out.

It’s the second time in as many games Argentina avoided a massive upset, as it took extra time to squeak by Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his sides second goal of the game during the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match at the Atlanta Stadium. Picture date: Tuesday July 7, 2026. (Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Argentina will now face the winner of Colombia and Switzerland, which kicks off at 4 p.m. ET.

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