Argentina survived an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The match, which left fans breathless, saw the South Americans overturn a deficit in a dramatic turnaround that kept their tournament alive.
Hours later, Spain continued the European charge as Mikel Merino scored late to book a semi-final clash with France. The Arsenal star’s goal sealed a 2-1 victory over Belgium, a perennial underachiever at major tournaments, while Euro 2024 winners Spain proved their pedigree once more.
“Argentina survive scare with late comeback vs Egypt; Spain beat Belgium 2-1 via Merino to reach semi-finals.”
The two results set up a tantalising next round, with Argentina now facing a quarter-final opponent yet to be determined, and Spain preparing for a showdown with France. The World Cup 2026 is delivering drama at every turn.