Argentina vs Egypt Result: Argentina 3–2 Egypt — Round of 8 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: Argentina 3–2 Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 7, 2026 — Round of 8, Match 95. Scorers: Argentina: Cristian Romero (79'), Lionel Messi (83'), Enzo Fernández (90+2'). Egypt: Yasser Ibrahim (15'), Mostafa Zico (67').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Argentina 3–2 Egypt |
| Stage | Round of 8 |
| Match | #95 (Round of 8) |
| Date | July 7, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 13:00 |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Stage | Round of 8 — Match #95 |
| Goal scorers | Argentina: Cristian Romero 79', Lionel Messi 83', Enzo Fernández 90+2'; Egypt: Yasser Ibrahim 15', Mostafa Zico 67' |
Goal Scorers
- 79'Cristian Romero
- 83'Lionel Messi
- 90+2'Enzo Fernández
- 15'Yasser Ibrahim
- 67'Mostafa Zico
Cards
| Min | Argentina | Card |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | — |
| Min | Egypt | Card |
|---|---|---|
| 90+4' | Saafan Elsaghir | Red card |
Match Summary
Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico put Egypt 2-0 ahead before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández scored in the final 15 minutes to send the defending champions into the quarter-finals.
Player of the match: Lionel Messi.
Key Moments
- Yasser Ibrahim gave Egypt an early lead in the 15th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Mostafa Zico doubled Egypt's advantage in the 67th minute as Argentina faced elimination.
- Cristian Romero pulled one back for Argentina in the 79th minute to spark the comeback.
- Lionel Messi levelled the tie in the 83rd minute — his eighth goal at World Cup 2026.
- Enzo Fernández struck in the 90+2nd minute to complete a dramatic holders' victory.
- Egypt staff member Saafan Elsaghir was sent off in the 90+4th minute as tensions boiled over.
Bracket Impact
Argentina advance to the quarter-finals and will face Switzerland in Match #100 on 11 July at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Egypt are eliminated.
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What This Means for Argentina & Egypt
Argentina advance; Egypt are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
| Egypt | Eliminated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Argentina vs Egypt score at World Cup 2026?
Argentina 3–2 Egypt — played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 7, 2026 (Round of 8, Match #95).
Who won Argentina vs Egypt World Cup 2026?
Argentina won 3–2.
Where was Argentina vs Egypt played?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — kickoff 13:00 local time.
What stage is Argentina vs Egypt?
Round of 8 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #95.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Argentina advance to the quarter-finals and will face Switzerland in Match #100 on 11 July at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Egypt are eliminated.
Who scored in Argentina vs Egypt?
Argentina: Cristian Romero 79', Lionel Messi 83', Enzo Fernández 90+2'. Egypt: Yasser Ibrahim 15', Mostafa Zico 67'.