Mina Rzouki has your overnight World Cup round-up from Trending Middle East

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance…

Argentina continue their knockout journey against Egypt as Switzerland and Colombia also fight for progression.

The 95th match of the 2026 World Cup saw the tournament holders battle for a quarterfinal place.

Egypt leads Argentina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 16. Argentina eliminated in Round of 16 at 72.5% YES.

Defending champions Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal deficit in the...

Egypt's Round of 16 appearance was the deepest run in the national team's World Cup history after three previous appearances ended in the group stage.

Argentina is through to the World Cup quarterfinals after one of the most remarkable comebacks, scoring three late unanswered goals to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a rollicking Round of 16…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina staged a remarkable comeback in…

Enzo Fernandez headed the winning goal three minutes into stoppage time from a Lautaro Martinez cross.

Argentina equalised with strikes from Cristian Romero (78th minute), Lionel Messi, who had his penalty saved in the first half (82nd minute), and Enzo Fernandes (90th minute) to…

Holders Argentina survive huge scare to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

South Americans secure stunning 3-2 win to seal quarter-final spot

DUBAI: Argentina pulled off one of their greatest ever comebacks to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta and reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup in the most dramatic of…

Argentina advanced to the last eight at the World Cup after recovering from a two-goal deficit to see off Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi and Co. were almost knocked out by Egypt after being scared by Cabo Verde.

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

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…

Argentina trailed 2-0 with around 11 minutes to play. A late Enzo Fernández header saw them snatch a 3-2 victory and move into the quarterfinals.

From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.

ATLANTA — For Mohamed Salah and Egypt, what could have been a glorious celebration turned ugly at the end. On the cusp of upsetting the defending W...