In the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Egypt stunned the defending champions in the 15th minute. Marwan Attia delivered a pinpoint cross from the right flank following a short corner routine, and Yasser Ibrahim rose above Lisandro Martinez to power a header into the far corner past Emiliano Martinez. This was Ibrahim's first-ever World Cup goal and Egypt's first knockout-stage goal in World Cup history. Argentina had a chance to equalise in the 21st minute when Haissem Hassan fouled Nicolas Tagliafico in the box, but Lionel Messi's penalty was saved by Mostafa Shobeir, who became only the fourth goalkeeper in World Cup history to save two penalties in a single tournament. Shobeir also denied Julian Alvarez and Alexis Mac Allister, while Messi hit the post from a free-kick. Despite Argentina's dominance (63.6% possession and 19 shots), Egypt held a narrow lead at half-time. Enzo Fernandez's goal in the second minute of stoppage time became the 3,000th goal in World Cup history. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his team was unfairly robbed of victory after the match.
