Argentina Survives Upset, Advances in FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the last-16 round. They will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, who have reached this stage for the first time since 1954. The match will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday.
Key points
- Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the last-16 round of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- The match will be Argentina's quarter-final assignment against Switzerland, who have reached this stage for the first time since 1954.
- Switzerland edged past Colombia on penalties in the last 16 following a 0-0 draw, their second clean sheet in a row.
- Argentina will face Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday at 2am BST (11am AEST).
- The match will be broadcast for free on ITV (UK), SBS (AUS), and CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil).
Argentina Survives Upset, Advances in FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi led his team to a thrilling comeback victory over Egypt in the last-16 round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, setting up a quarter-final showdown against Switzerland. The match will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday.
Switzerland, who have reached this stage for the first time since 1954, edged past Colombia on penalties in the last 16 following a 0-0 draw. Their second clean sheet in a row has given them a boost heading into the quarter-finals.
Argentina's victory over Egypt was a testament to Messi's leadership and skill, as he delivered an assist and a goal to restore parity before Enzo Fernandez headed home a stoppage-time winner to snatch a 3-2 victory.
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