Overview
- Argentina recovered from a 0-2 deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2, advancing to the quarterfinals after a stoppage‑time winner by Enzo Fernández in a match played on Tuesday.
- Cristian Romero opened the comeback in the 79th minute, Lionel Messi equalized after earlier missing a first‑half penalty, and Enzo Fernández scored the decisive goal in added time.
- The Egyptian Football Federation issued a formal protest accusing referee François Letexier and the VAR team of inconsistent use of reviews, and coach Hossam Hassan publicly denounced the officiating.
- Mass celebrations in Buenos Aires centered on the Obelisco and other public spaces produced at least 19 arrests and one reported death in Cañuelas after post‑match disturbances.
- The result keeps Argentina’s title defense alive and raises fresh scrutiny of VAR and FIFA procedures as the tournament grows unpredictable following shocks such as Norway’s elimination of Brazil.