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World Cup Round of 16
Argentina crestArgentinaWWWWW
3–2
FT
HT 0–1
Egypt crestEgyptWDWLW
  • C. Romero 79′
  • L. Messi 83′
  • E. Fernandez 90′
  • Y. Ibrahim 15′
  • M. Ziko 67′
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta François Letexier, France

Match report

Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup Round of 16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.

Argentina recovered from 2 goals down to win.

E. Fernandez struck in the 90th minute for Argentina.

Expected goals finished 2.84 to 0.89, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Argentina recovered from 2 goals down to win.

Late drama

E. Fernandez struck in the 90th minute for Argentina.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.84 to 0.89, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Argentina above · Egypt below
  • -5′Haissem Hassan
  • 15′⚽Y. IbrahimAssist: M. Attia
  • ✕Missed penalty21′
  • 46′⇄E. AshourH. Fathy
  • 59′▣VAR: Goal cancelled
  • ⇄N. TagliaficoN. Gonzalez66′
  • ⇄R. de PaulL. Martinez66′
  • 67′⚽M. ZikoAssist: H. Hassan
  • ⇄N. MolinaG. Montiel73′
  • 73′⇄H. HassanTrezeguet
  • ⚽C. RomeroAssist: L. Messi79′
  • 80′⇄M. ZikoO. Marmoush
  • ⚽L. MessiAssist: G. Montiel83′
  • 90+8′Marwan Attia
  • 90+4′Hamdy Fathy
  • 90+3′Mostafa Shobeir
  • ⇄C. RomeroN. Otamendi90+5′
  • ⇄J. AlvarezF. Medina90+5′
  • 90+6′⇄M. LasheenZizo
  • ⚽E. FernandezAssist: L. Martinez90′

Match stats

● Argentina● Egypt
Possession 64%
36%
Expected goals (xG) 2.84
0.89
Shots 19
5
Shots on target 7
2
Shots inside the box 11
4
Corners 6
1
Accurate passes 541
287
Saves 0
4
Fouls 13
11
Offsides 3
0
Yellow cards 0
4
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Argentina4-1-3-2
12 G. Rulli
1 J. Musso
19 N. Otamendi
14 E. Palacios
4 G. Montiel
15 N. Gonzalez
17 G. Simeone
11 G. Lo Celso
22 L. Martinez
2 M. Senesi
25 F. Medina
16 T. Almada
21 J. Lopez
8 V. Barco
18 N. Paz

Manager: Lionel Scaloni

Egypt4-4-2
26 M. Alaa
1 M. El Shenawy
16 E. M. Soliman
7 Trezeguet
20 I. Adel
21 M. Saber
24 T. Alaa
9 H. Abdelkarim
25 Zizo
14 H. Fathy
22 O. Marmoush
18 N. Dunga
4 H. Abdelmaguid

Manager: Hossam Hassan

Top-rated players

Lionel MessiArgentina · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · 6 key passes
9.2
Leandro ParedesArgentina · 90′
8.2
Enzo FernándezArgentina · 90′ · 1 goal
8.0
Mostafa ZikoEgypt · 80′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.7
Cristian RomeroArgentina · 89′ · 1 goal
7.6
Mostafa ShobeirEgypt · 90′
7.5

Questions & answers

What was the score in Argentina vs Egypt?

Argentina 3-2 Egypt (half-time 0-1).

Where is Argentina vs Egypt played?

The match is played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.

Who is the referee for Argentina vs Egypt?

The appointed referee is François Letexier, France.