Argentina pull off one of greatest World Cup comebacks ever to avoid massive upset against Egypt

FOX Sports FIFA World Cup announcer Tyler Terens discusses Team USA's disappointing 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. He questions the team's game plan, stating they were not aggressive and 'got suffocated' in a home World Cup.

Miracles exist in the World Cup too.

Down 2-0 late in the second half, Argentina scored three goals in less than 15 minutes to come away with an improbable comeback victory to keep its back-to-back hopes alive.

Argentina had numerous opportunities in the early going, including a Lionel Messi penalty kick in the first half, but nothing could find the back of the net. Egypt, on the other hand, scored twice on just three shots.

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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the team's third goal scored by Enzo Fernandez (not pictured) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Elsa/Getty Images)

Yasser Ibrahim officially put the defending champs on upset alert by scoring in the 15th minute on a header off a beautiful cross, marking the first time Argentina had trailed in this World Cup.

Nearly six minutes later, Messi's left-footed penalty kick was stopped by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir, who made plenty of other great saves throughout the first half. Messi also had a free kick from just outside the box in the 31st minute, but it went off the post.

In the 58th minute, Egypt found the back of the net again, but it was called back due to a foul. However, "ball don't lie," and nine minutes later, Mostafa Ziko scored on an offensive push, putting Egypt up 2-0.

Apparently, that was exactly where Argentina wanted Egypt.

Enzo Fernandez (24) of Argentina celebrates scoring