Posted on 07/07/2026 12:31:43 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video features the intense 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt. The game was a dramatic thriller that saw the defending champions, Argentina, narrowly avoid a shock elimination.
Match Highlights:
Early Lead for Egypt: Egypt took a surprise lead with a powerful header from defender Yasser Ibrahim (1:44).
VAR Drama: A potential second goal for Egypt by Zizo, assisted by Mohamed Salah, was controversially ruled out by VAR due to a foul committed at the other end of the pitch (9:34).
Egypt's Second Goal: Egypt successfully extended their lead shortly after, with Zizo scoring a brilliant breakaway goal orchestrated by Mohamed Salah (10:09).
The Argentine Comeback: Cristian Romero gave Argentina a lifeline with a header to make it 2-1 (11:57).
Lionel Messi leveled the score at 2-2 with a precise half-volley (13:28).
In a stunning conclusion, Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal for Argentina following a blistering counter-attack, securing their place in the next round (15:22).
Argentina's resilience in the final minutes allowed them to survive what would have been one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
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Yep. I counted maybe 2 or 3 actual Swiss on the entire squad.
I kinda agree… certainly FIFA wanted Argentina in the Final 8 and not Egypt. I believe Argentina can beat France; not sure of any other team. But Egypt in the quarters and maybe the semis?! Heaven forbid! Still, there is no denying Argentina performed in the clutch.
I just wish I would’ve seen a fair game. I don’t believe that was a fair game. Argentina may well have won in extra time, but because the the refs, we will never know that.
Every time I watch these games, these Cups, I get disillusioned all over again. I continue to watch, but it’s not with great enthusiasm when I see the different ways different teams are reffed.
It is easier to celebrate the wins when you don’t see the refs make calls they shouldn’t. Calls that go against their own rules.
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