Everyone was surprised by Egypt's shock against Argentina at the World Cup

The match between Egypt and Argentina at the 2026 World Cup went down in history with shocking details. With just 12 minutes left in the match, Egypt was leading 2-0, and a place in the quarter-finals - the first in the team's history - was on the horizon. However, things quickly changed for the worse. Cristian Romero scored to shorten the score to 1-2 in the 79th minute, causing the Egyptian players to try their best to preserve the advantage. But just four minutes later, Lionel Messi, no one else's name, scored to equalize 2-2, creating confusion for the African team. In the second minute of injury time, Enzo Fernandez completed a miraculous comeback with a 3-2 goal, leaving Egypt in a desperate situation.

What made the Egyptian players even more angry was the fact that VAR denied a second goal from Mostafa Zico due to offside, which they said was unnecessary. They also confirmed that Mohamed Salah was fouled in Argentina's restricted area right before the Argentine players scored the decisive goal. When French referee Francois Letexier blew the whistle to end the match, many Egyptian players collapsed on the field in surprise at what had just happened.


Egypt coach Hossam Hassan did not hesitate to express his dissatisfaction in the post-match interview, saying that his team was "treated unfairly" and "suffered unfairly". He said: "There are many things that need to be questioned both on the field and off the field. This is a lack of credibility in the way things are going. Maybe they want to keep the world champion in this tournament. Maybe they want Messi to continue participating." The match took place with many controversial situations, including a saved penalty kick, a disallowed goal and a red card for a member of the Egyptian coaching staff.

Egypt arrived in North America with a history of defeats at the World Cup, but they picked up their first win in a group match against New Zealand. However, this defeat once again caused them to leave the tournament without being able to make any significant mark. In the end, while Egypt had to leave the game, Morocco was still the only African representative to continue their journey in this tournament, having made history by reaching the semi-finals at the previous World Cup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the match between Egypt and Argentina take place?

The match takes place at the 2026 World Cup.

Who scored for Egypt in this match?

Mostafa Zico and another player scored for Egypt.

In what minute of the match did Lionel Messi score?

Lionel Messi scored the equalizer in the 83rd minute.

Which Egyptian player's goal was denied by VAR?

VAR denied Mostafa Zico's goal.

What was the Egyptian coach's reaction after the match?

Coach Hossam Hassan expressed his dissatisfaction and said that his team was treated unfairly.

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