Enzo Fernandez scored a dramatic late header to hand Argentina a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, completing a stunning comeback for the reigning world champions.

The Chelsea midfielder's goal proved the decisive moment in a pulsating contest, giving Argentina the lead at a point when the match appeared destined for extra time or an even more uncertain outcome.

Egypt, representing African football on the global stage, pushed the South American giants all the way, taking the game to Argentina in a manner that will have earned them widespread admiration across the continent.

Argentina, however, showed the resilience and quality that has defined their recent era of dominance, clawing back from a deficit to ultimately seal their progression into the quarter-finals.

Fernandez's header was the moment that separated the two sides — a clinical finish at a crucial juncture that underlined why the midfielder remains one of the most complete players in world football.

The result means Argentina advance in their bid to defend the world title they claimed in Qatar in 2022, while Egypt's campaign ends having given fans of African football a tournament to be proud of.