Argentina has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a Round of 16 match against Egypt, which concluded with a 3-2 victory in favour of the South American side.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Argentina overcame a deficit during the course of the match to secure the 3-2 result against Egypt. The fixture was played as part of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.

NBC News reports that Argentina staged a comeback during the latter stages of the match, avoiding what had appeared to be a potential early exit from the competition.

According to ESPN, player Lionel Messi was instrumental in the closing stages of the encounter, contributing to the late turnaround that secured progression for the Argentine side.

NBC News further notes that Switzerland and Colombia were also scheduled to contest the final matches of the Round of 16 stage of the tournament.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.