The Argentine national team strengthened its presence in World Cup history, after overturning a two-goal deficit to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt last Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, securing the defending champion's ticket to the quarterfinals, and achieving two unprecedented feats in its history.

Thanks to this win, Argentina became the second non-European team to win a knockout stage match in the World Cup after trailing by two goals, following Brazil, which achieved the same feat against Sweden on June 19, 1938.

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The Albiceleste also achieved another historic feat: this is the first time in its World Cup history that it has won after trailing by two goals.

The match saw Egypt take a 2-0 lead before Lionel Messi led the world champions' comeback: he assisted the goal that reduced the deficit and scored the equalizer, then Enzo Fernández scored the winner in stoppage time, giving his country a dramatic victory.

The Argentine team now faces Switzerland in the quarterfinals, continuing its title defense after one of the most exciting matches in this edition of the World Cup.

🇦🇷 Argentina is only the 2nd non-European nation to win a knockout stage match in the World Cup after trailing by a 2-goal margin, after Brazil against Sweden on June 19, 1938. #ARGEGY — Stats Foot (@Statsdufoot) July 7, 2026