In a stunning Round of 16 clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Egypt took the lead against reigning world champions Argentina. Yasser Ibrahim scored a glorious header in the 15th minute from Marwan Attia's corner, netting just his second international goal and leaving the holders in shock at Atlanta Stadium.

Argentina sought an immediate equalizer, but Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved Lionel Messi's left-footed penalty kick to the bottom right corner. It was Messi's second penalty miss of the tournament; a successful conversion would have been his eighth goal of the competition and 21st across six World Cups.

Shobeir continued his heroics by denying Mac Allister a chance to level from Rodrigo De Paul's cross. Egypt's defense began to frustrate Messi, whose left-footed effort from the right of the box ended high and wide of the far top corner.

Shobeir produced another stunning save, getting down low to his left to parry Julian Alvarez's first-time shot from Nicolas Tagliafico's close-range cut-back, turning it inches past the post. The goalkeeper required treatment after the stretch.

Source: www.aljazeera.com