In a dramatic World Cup Round of 16 clash on July 7, 2026, at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Egypt stunned Argentina with an early goal in the 15th minute . Marwan Attia delivered a pinpoint cross from the right flank, and Yasser Ibrahim rose above Lisandro Martinez to power a header into the far corner past Emiliano Martinez . This goal was Ibrahim's first ever World Cup strike and the first knockout-stage goal in Egypt's history . Argentina had a golden chance to equalise in the 21st minute, but Lionel Messi's penalty was saved by Mostafa Shobeir . Egypt doubled their lead in the 67th minute when Mostafa Ziko finished from Omar El-Haddad's pass . Argentina mounted a stunning comeback: Cristian Romero headed home from Messi's cross in the 79th minute, Messi equalised with a brilliant finish in the 83rd minute, and Enzo Fernandez scored the winner with a header deep into stoppage time . Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his team was unfairly robbed of victory .
