The results
Argentina – Egypt (3-2): Trailing 2-0 in the last quarter of an hour, Argentina overturned a crazy round of 16, finally winning 3-2 against Egypt in Atlanta (Georgia), driven by an immense Lionel Messi, who nevertheless missed a penalty.
In bad shape after two goals from Yasser Ibrahim (15th) and Mostafa Ziko (62nd), the Argentine world champions came back to the score with a goal from Cristian Romero, served by Messi (79th), before the Argentine No. 10 himself equalized with a half-volley (83rd).
Enzo Fernandez, with a header after a magnificent cross from Lautaro Martinez, eliminated Egypt (90th + 2), and offered the Albiceleste their ticket for a quarter against Switzerland or Colombia, who face each other later this Tuesday in Vancouver.
Upcoming matches
No match is scheduled for this Wednesday to allow the players to rest. The quarter-finals will begin Thursday July 9 at 10 p.m., with the France – Morocco match.
