Argentina’s 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 produced one of the tournament’s most discussed moments. While the defending champions eventually secured their place in the quarter-finals, much of the conversation after the match centered on Lionel Messi’s missed penalty, disputed refereeing decisions and a viral reaction from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Argentina awarded a penalty in their World Cup match against Egypt. 15 missed penalties during the 2026 World Cup at 0.4% YES.

Egypt holds a surprising 1-0 lead over defending champions Argentina at halftime. Yasser Ibrahim scored the opening goal in the fifteenth minute for Egypt. Goalkeeper Mostafa…

Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved and then scored a late equaliser as title holders Argentina came roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 at the…

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning late comeback as the reigning champions beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Argentina’s 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 produced one of the tournament’s most discussed moments. While the defending champions eventually…

Argentina produced a remarkable World Cup comeback against Egypt but fans were furious when VAR intervened to disallow Mostka Ziko's goal for a soft foul in the build-up

After fighting back from two goals down against Egypt, Lionel Messi’s record-breaking 21st World Cup goal has put Argentina into the quarter-finals and settled the GOAT debate.

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Argentina staged a stunning recovery, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in stoppage-time, with Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez shining.

Lionel Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal as Argentina came from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals with a stunning late comeback.

Argentina staged a dramatic comeback against Egypt, with Messi leading the charge to secure a 3-2 victory in the World Cup.

Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Lionel Messi’s World Cup hopes were fading but brilliance, and controversy, Miguel Delaney writes, flipped one of the greatest upsets of all time into a…

Argentina makes stunning comeback in round-of-16 game against Egypt

Egyptian supporters, along with many neutrals, accused officials of favouring the reigning world champions.

Egypt’s defeat triggered anger from players, coaches and high-profile figures who questioned Fifa's officiating

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has furiously accused FIFA of rigging the World Cup after a string of controversial refereeing decisions went against his side during Argentina's late…

Egypt fell to a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup last-16 in Atlanta having been two goals ahead with a number of the referee’s decisions having since been…

Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko also criticised the officiating after the match.

Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 has sparked a major controversy, with Egypt manager Hossam Hassan accusing FIFA of favouring…

Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending…