Argentina rally past Egypt to keep World Cup title defence alive

ATLANTA: Argentina staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, keeping their title defence alive.

Egypt produced a spirited performance and looked on course for a historic upset after taking the lead, pushing the defending champions to the brink. But Lionel Messi and his teammates responded with composure and determination, overturning the deficit to secure a hard-fought victory and book their place in the quarter-finals.