2026 FIFA World Cup: Argentina Overcomes Two-Goal Deficit To Upend Egypt; Switzerland Survives PK Shootout Against Colombia

The 2026 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday with two games. 


At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta: 


With goals from Cristian Romero (79'), Lionel Messi (83'), and Enzo Fernandez (90'+2), Argentina overcame a two-goal deficit to knock out Egypt 3-2.


Yasser Ibrahim (15') and Mostafa Zico (67') provided the scoring for the Pharaoahs. 


At BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia:  


After 120 minutes of scoreless soccer, Granit Xhaka, Zeki Amdouni, Cedric Itten, and Ruben Vargas converted their penalty kicks as Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in the PK shootout.


Switzerland will take on Argentina in Saturday's quarterfinal-round match at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri at 6:00 PM Pacific Time on FOX.

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