The much-awaited Argentina vs Egypt game is over, with Argentina taking the lead. Argentina narrowly beat Egypt 3:2, with the winning goal coming in the 3rd minute of stoppage time.
The Game Scorers in the Argentina vs Egypt Game
Egypt started strong, and the Pharaohs were the first to score. The first goal of the game came from Yasser Ibrahim, who scored in the 15th minute of the game.
Then Mostafa Ziko underlined Egypt’s determination when he scored in the 67th minute.
However, in the 79th minute, Cristian Romero scored for Argentina. Hence, the goal difference narrowed to 1:2 with Egypt still in the lead. Unfortunately for Egypt, it took only four minutes for Lionel Messi to score the equalizing goal. After Messi’s 83rd-minute goal, the two teams remained in a 2:2 draw until the end of normal game time. Then, in the tense moment of stoppage time, Argentina’s Enzo Fernández scored the determining goal.
Egypt Leaves Morocco to Represent Africa
Now that Egypt has lost to Argentina, albeit narrowly, only Morocco will represent Africa in the 2026 quarter-finals.
Nevertheless, it was an impressive show for Egypt, as it is their first time reaching the Round of 16. Africa and the Arab world are certainly proud of them.
After Argentina vs Egypt is the Last Round of 16 Game
Currently, Switzerland is playing Colombia, and the game is the last in the Round of 16. The game started at 20:00 GMT.
The winning team joins Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, and Argentina to make the 8 teams of the quarter-finals. This World Cup game is taking place in Vancouver, Canada.
When are the 23rd World Cup Quarterfinals?
This year’s World Cup quarter-finals begin on July 9, 2026. The starting game will be Morocco vs France, and will take place at 20:00 GMT at Boston Stadium.
Thereafter, there will be one game per day up to July 12, when the quarter-finals come to an end.
After Argentina vs Egypt and the Quarterfinals
Argentina has sailed through to the quarter-finals, and the last game in the round of 16 is going on. What remains are the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
After the quarters end on July 12, the semis follow on July 14th and 15th. Then, the 23rd World Cup final will take place on July 19, 2026. As usual, football fans are eagerly waiting to see which teams progress to the semis and ultimately to the final.