Argentina concedes first goal at World Cup in 44 months
In the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt, Argentina saw their long streak of not conceding first end.
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The Argentina national team has found itself trailing in a World Cup match for the first time in 44 months. In their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Egypt, defender Yasser Ibrahim broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, scoring against the reigning world champions.
This goal ended two impressive streaks for Lionel Scaloni's side. The last time Argentina trailed in a World Cup match was on November 22, 2022, during their group stage defeat to Saudi Arabia. Their streak in knockout matches was even longer: prior to the game against Egypt, the Argentines had not conceded first in a knockout fixture since June 30, 2018, against France.
Shortly after conceding, Scaloni's team had a golden opportunity to equalize, but captain Lionel Messi failed to convert a penalty. Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved the star's effort, preserving his side's lead.
The winner of this match will advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of the Switzerland versus Colombia tie.