Egypt They entered the match with confidence and created a surprise by opening the scoring in the 15th minute. From a set piece, center-back Yasser Ibrahim rose high to head the ball past goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, giving the African side the lead.
Coach Hossam Hassan's team continued to play resiliently under pressure from Argentina. Goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir had an outstanding performance, successfully saving Lionel Messi's penalty after Nicolas Tagliafico earned the opportunity from the spot, and also repeatedly denying dangerous shots from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez .
Egypt's defensive efforts paid off in the 67th minute. Following a lightning-fast counter-attack involving Mohamed Salah and Haissem Hassan, Mostafa Zizo finished accurately, doubling the lead and bringing the African team very close to securing a place in the quarter-finals.
However, the defending champions' resilience came to the fore at the right moment. In the 79th minute, Cristian Romero headed in a goal to reduce the deficit to 1-2, initiating a spectacular comeback.
Just five minutes later, Lionel Messi shone with a superb finish, leveling the score at 2-2. When the match seemed destined for extra time, Enzo Fernandez scored in the second minute of added time, securing a 3-2 victory and sending Argentina into the quarter-finals.
This was an impressive comeback by the South American team after facing elimination at the hands of a courageous and disciplined Egyptian side.
Statistically, goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir became the fourth goalkeeper in World Cup history to successfully save two penalties in the same tournament, after Jan Tomaszewski (Poland), Brad Friedel (USA), and Wojciech Szczesny (Poland).
Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez's decisive goal was also the 3,000th goal in the history of the World Cup finals.
With his outstanding performance, captain Lionel Messi was voted Man of the Match by FIFA.
The Swiss national team advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in 120 minutes at BC Place (Vancouver, Canada).
The player who scored the decisive penalty was Ruben Vargas, who put Switzerland This is their first appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals since 1954. Coach Murat Yakin's team will face the defending champions Argentina next.
Before kick-off, Switzerland suffered a major setback when midfielder Johan Manzambi, one of the team's discoveries at this year's tournament, had to withdraw due to a knee injury.
Manzambi's absence has significantly impacted Switzerland's attacking capabilities. Colombia They controlled the game for most of the first half but didn't create many truly dangerous opportunities. The most notable moment was Gustavo Puerta's curling shot from outside the penalty area, forcing goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to make a diving save.
In the second half, the game remained evenly matched with very few clear-cut chances. Luis Suarez had a chance to put Colombia ahead midway through the half but his shot went wide from a favorable position. On the Swiss side, the most significant opportunity was Fabian Rieder's left-footed volley, but he couldn't beat goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.
Both teams continued to play cautiously in extra time. Colombia nearly scored when Jhon Lucumi's header hit the crossbar, while Zeki Amdouni forced Vargas to make a save. Conversely, Jaminton Campaz missed a golden opportunity when his shot went over the bar from a favorable position.
Unable to determine a winner after 120 minutes, the two teams went to a penalty shootout. There, Colombia paid the price when Davinson Sanchez hit the crossbar, and Cucho Hernandez failed to beat goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Ruben Vargas then successfully converted his penalty, giving Switzerland a 4-3 victory.
This marks Switzerland's first appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals in 72 years. With an outstanding performance, particularly his penalty shootout save, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was named Man of the Match by FIFA.