Argentinian newspapers on Tuesday evening reported on Argentina’s victory over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Egypt lost to Argentina 3-2 in the Round of 16 match.
The newspaper “Olé” said that pre-match predictions favored star player Lionel Messi and his teammates, but Egypt surprised them early on, imposing their style of play and disrupting Lionel Scaloni’s plans.
It added that Yasser Ibrahim’s goal worried Argentinian fans, in addition to Messi’s missed penalty.
The report also described Argentina’s qualification at Egypt’s expense as a footballing miracle.
The “Buenos Aires Herald” emphasized that the Egyptian team made things difficult for them at the beginning, playing a strong defensive game.
Agence Nova praised the Egyptian team’s performance against Argentina and their dominance, attributing it to star player Mohamed Salah.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
