On July 7, in a match held in Atlanta, USA, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2. Despite trailing by two goals during the game, the South Americans managed to turn the score around in a short period of time.
The match started with Egypt in the lead. In the 15th minute, defender Yasser Ibrahim opened the scoring, putting his team ahead. In the first half, Argentina tried to seize the initiative, but the opponent's organized defense and counterattacks proved effective.
In the 67th minute of the second half, Mostafa Zico strengthened Egypt's lead, making the score 2-0.
After that, Argentina sharply intensified their attacks. In the 79th minute, following a pass from Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero pulled one back. Four minutes later, in the 83rd minute, Messi himself equalized.
In the third minute of added time, Enzo Fernández scored the decisive goal, giving Argentina a dramatic victory.
Thus, Argentina, who were trailing 0-2, turned the situation in their favor and advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Egypt, having failed to maintain a two-goal lead, said goodbye to the tournament.
