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The Argentine national team qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a thrilling Round of 16 match.
​The Egyptian national team initially took a 2-0 lead, with goals scored by Yasser Ibrahim in the 14th minute and Haitham Hassan in the 66th minute, following a strong performance by the "Pharaohs" against Argentina.
​However, Argentina managed to orchestrate a comeback by reducing the deficit in the 79th minute, before Lionel Messi scored the equalizer in the 82nd minute. The teams then headed into the final moments of the match, where the Argentine team scored the winning goal to secure their qualification to the next round.
​The match also witnessed Lionel Messi missing a penalty kick in the 19th minute, which was saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir after being awarded following a tackle inside the penalty area.
​Rum News Agency