Egypt Stun Argentina Early
Egypt struck first through defender Yasser Ibrahim, scoring the nation’s first-ever Round of 16 goal in World Cup history. Argentina were awarded a penalty shortly after but Messi saw his effort saved by Shobeir, marking the second time in this tournament that the 39-year-old has failed from the spot. Messi became the first player to miss multiple penalties in a single World Cup, according to Yahoo Sports. usatoday.com nytimes.com sports.yahoo.com
The result, if it holds, would represent one of the tournament’s biggest upsets. Argentina entered as heavy favorites having swept Group J with a perfect 3-0 record before needing extra time to beat debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32. Egypt, meanwhile, finished second in Group G with a 1-2-0 record before advancing through the earlier knockout round. foxsports.com usatoday.com thescore.com
Messi’s Golden Boot Bid in Jeopardy
Messi entered Tuesday’s match tied for the lead in the Golden Boot race with seven goals, but the missed penalty adds to growing concerns about the Argentine captain’s composure under pressure. Fox Sports reported that Shobeir’s save kept the scoreline at 1-0 in Egypt’s favor, with Mohamed Salah’s side defending resolutely against Argentina’s attacking waves. nypost.com foxsports.com
How to Watch
The match is airing on FOX in English and Telemundo/Peacock in Spanish in the United States. Streaming options include Fubo and the Fox One app. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals, with the second Round of 16 match on Tuesday pitting Switzerland against Colombia in Vancouver. usatoday.com foxsports.com
