Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Argentina survived an almighty scare last time out, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in one of the best games of the tournament.

The defending champions' prowess was formidable. Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at Atlanta Stadium in the U.S. on July 8 (Korean time).

FIFA has confirmed the match officials for France's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco, with the appointment immediately attracting attention after the governing body selected an entire on-field officiating team from Argentina.

A number of refereeing decisions came under scrutiny in Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt in the Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2026.

When Argentina want to, they can play a devastating brand of football that few nations in the world can match. The problem at this World Cup, specifically during their two knockout games so far, is that La Albiceleste have left it incredibly late and relied on a bit of desperate magic to see them through to the quarter-finals.

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Egypt, securing a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Argentina looked finished with 15 minutes left against Egypt. Trailing 2-0 in the Round of 16, the defending champions were staring at one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

The crest has a vertical shield with laurel branches symbolizing victory and glory at the bottom and three stars at the top representing the team’s three World Cup titles.

Forget David vs. Goliath. Argentina-Cape Verde is the World Cup equivalent of a CFP mismatch between a dynasty and a long shot.