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Fernandez Scores Late to Give Argentina Lead Over Egypt at World Cup

Enzo Fernandez scored late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their round-of-16 match at the 2026 World Cup, according to the BBC.

Key facts

  • Enzo Fernandez scored late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt.
  • The match was a last-16 fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
  • The BBC published a video of the goal on 7 July 2026.

Enzo Fernandez scored late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last-16 match at the 2026 World Cup, according to the BBC.

The BBC reported the goal came in a round-of-16 fixture, one of the single-elimination stages of the tournament where a defeat ends a team’s campaign.

The BBC published footage of the goal on 7 July 2026. Further details of the match, including the final result and other scorers, were not provided in the available source.

Why it matters

Knockout matches at the World Cup are decided on a single result, so a late goal can be the difference between progressing and elimination for one of the tournament's leading sides.

Frequently asked questions

Who scored the goal for Argentina against Egypt?

Enzo Fernandez scored late to give Argentina the lead, according to the BBC.

What stage of the 2026 World Cup was this match?

It was a last-16 (round-of-16) match at the 2026 World Cup.

When was the report published?

The BBC published its report on 7 July 2026.

This article was generated with AI assistance, checked against the listed sources, and cleared by an independent AI editorial review.

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