$1.8 billion bet was behind Argentina's victory over Egypt. What is it?

Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.

Argentina resurge con una remontada histórica y vuelve a ilusionar | Conexión Mundial

Repasamos la histórica remontada de Argentina, que pasó de perder 2-0 a vencer 3-2 a Egipto para avanzar a los cuartos de final. Además, analizaron la polémica por el gol anulado a los egipcios y debatieron si la Albiceleste es candidata.

Argentina qualifies to quarter-finals with dramatic victory over Egypt

Washington, July.7 (SANA) Argentina came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-2, with Enzo Fernández scoring deep into stoppage time to send the South Americans into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Egypt led through Yasser Ibrahim before Mostafa Ziko added a second-half goal. Argentina responded with strikes from Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi before Fernández netted []

Argentina bangkit benam Mesir 3-2

ATLANTA: Juara bertahan, Argentina bangkit daripada ketinggalan dua gol untuk menewaskan Mesir 3-2 dalam aksi dramatik pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 sekali gus mengesahkan kemaraan ke suku akhir, sebentar tadi. Mesir yang memburu penampilan sulung di suku akhir mengejutkan gergasi Amerika Selatan itu apabila mendahului menerusi tandukan Yasser Ibrahim pada awal permainan sebelum Mostafa ... Read more The post Argentina bangkit benam Mesir 3-2 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Fact Check: No, Israel and FIFA Did Not Rig Egypt's World Cup Defeat

An Egyptian commentator claimed Israel and FIFA rigged Egypt's World Cup loss to Argentina. Here's what's true, and what isn't.

🎥 World Cup highlights: Epic duel! Argentina answer Cape Verde’s dream goal

What a game was that? Cape Verde and Argentina delivered a spectacular back-and-forth in the round of 32.Thanks in part to what was arguably the most beautiful goal of the tournament so far, the under...

Mondial 2026 : menée 2-0, l’Argentine de Lionel Messi claque trois buts en quinze minutes et terrasse l’Égypte pour filer en quarts de finale

Menée (0-2) jusqu’à la 79e minute par une Égypte héroïque, l’Argentine a signé une remontada d’anthologie pour s’imposer (3-2) dans le money time, ce mardi 7 juillet 2026, lors des huitièmes de finale à Atlanta. Les champions du monde en titre rejoignent les quarts de finale au terme d’un scénario complètement fou. Passeur puis buteur [] The post Mondial 2026 : menée 2-0, l’Argentine de Lionel Messi claque trois buts en quinze minutes et terrasse l’Égypte pour filer en quarts de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Jordan media hail Egypt win over N. Zealand

AMMAN — The historic 3–1 victory achieved by the Egyptian national football team over New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026 received wide attention from Jordanian newspapers and news websites, which highlighted the achievement from various angles and celebrated the popular and official reactions following the match. The Jordanian daily Al Ghad focused on [] The post Jordan media hail Egypt win over N. Zealand appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

"Most important goal of my career": Argentina's Fernandez after stoppage time winner over Egypt in FIFA WC RO16

Atlanta [US], July 8 (ANI): Enzo Fernandez, the Argentina and Chelsea star who nailed the winning goal in stoppage time for the defending champions in their come-from-behind 3-2 win over Egypt to seal a quarterfinal spot, admitted that the goal was the 'most important of his career'. After being down 2-0 in the 67th minute, goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and eventually a stoppage-time killer blow from

Egypt Goal vs. Argentina Controversially Disallowed After VAR Check

Was Egypt on the wrong side of a VAR check in its match against Argentina?

June U.S. Payrolls: The World Cup Effect Backfired, But Markets Cheered

June U.S. Payrolls: The World Cup Effect Backfired, But Markets Cheered

Arab Fans Had an Embarrassment of Riches at This World Cup

One fan put it plainly: “I’m rooting for all of us.”

Viral Video Shows Moments Argentina Were Favoured Against Egypt During FIFA World Cup 2026 R16 Match

A viral video purporting to show Argentina being favoured against Egypt in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match on July 7, 2026, has sparked widespread debate. Circulating on July 8, 2026, the footage has fueled accusations of biased officiating in a match Argentina won 3-2, with questions focusing on the video's authenticity and the validity of the.

Egypt Make History as Cabo Verde Shine on Day 11 of 2026 FWC

Egypt claimed their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, Spain got their campaign back on track in style, and Cabo Verde continued their dream tournament with a thrilling draw against Uruguay on Matchday 11 of the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup concessions: $75 caviar-topped tots in Miami, a day's pay worth of beer in Mexico City

World Cup tickets, flights and hotel rooms are expensive.

Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?

Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?

Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor calls ‘BS’ on allegations that Argentina’s win over Egypt was ‘rigged’

Argentina’s latest win in the FIFA men’s World Cup was so astonishing that the conversation quickly turned toward potentially illicit behavior, with some fans claiming that the match was rigged on behalf of Lionel Messi and Co. The Argentinian team scored all three of its goals after the 79th minute, coming back from two goals

Transfert : offre de 15 millions d’euros refusée par Vigo pour Moriba ?

VIGO- Selon la presse espagnole, une première offre d’environ 15 millions d’euros aurait été transmise par les Turcs de Galatasaray, mais elle a été jugée insuffisante par le Celta Vigo. Le club espagnol attendrait pas moins de 20 millions deuros mais reste toutefois ouvert à des négociations, ce qui laisse une marge de manœuvre au []

Rewriting history – Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to its first-ever World Cup victory

A report published by The Athletic, a platform affiliated with The New York Times, has underscored the historic significance of Egypt’s victory over New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, labeling the win as a pivotal turning point in Egypt’s campaign at the global tournament. The report explained that Mohamed Salah’s second-half goal was not merely a The post Rewriting history – Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to its first-ever World Cup victory appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Argentina vs Egypt: Key moments and rate the players after historic comeback

Argentina vs Egypt: Key moments and rate the players after historic comeback

WATCH: Egypt’s soccer coach loses it on Argentine fans waving Israeli flag following embarrassing loss

After squandering a 2-0 lead to Argentina, eventually losing the game 3-2, Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan was seen spitting and cursing at an Argentine fan waving an Israeli flag after the game. The post WATCH: Egypt’s soccer coach loses it on Argentine fans waving Israeli flag following embarrassing loss appeared first on World Israel News.

IOC’s $100M US cash grants represent progress, but the flaws are obvious

The IOC's new 100 million US cash grants are a step forward, but it’s not a resounding victory for athletes. If this were a soccer game, it’s the late goal that salvages a draw. Not a loss, but still not a victory. A result, and mere results suffice sometimes.

Preview: Argentina vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview: Argentina vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups

World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-2 Egypt – Report, result, goals as Enzo Fernandez goal sends Lionel Messi side through with epic comeback in ‘absolutely amazing’ last-16 thriller

Watch the winner as Argentina beat Egypt at the World Cup

Why Spanish Rugby Is Enjoying a New Era of Growth

Not long ago, the Real Federación Española de Rugby went bankrupt, and the men’s team were disqualified from two successive World Cup qualifying campaigns for fielding ineligible players. Now, they have their largest budget ever, and are competing for their first-ever knockout stage in the World Cup. The Rebuild That Made It Possible Under president [] The post Why Spanish Rugby Is Enjoying a New Era of Growth appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Was Egypt Robbed Against Argentina?

"The referee seemed BIASED toward Argentina." Broadcaster Freddie Gray says Egypt had every reason to feel aggrieved by the officiating, but stops short of calling the match rigged. #Argentina #Egypt

Egypt’s fiery accusations after controversial World Cup defeat

After a stunning comeback by Argentina, Egypt’s team and fans claim the match was rigged against them. CNN’s Don Riddell reports.

Were Egypt Truly 'Robbed' By Argentina? VAR Controversies Explained

As Argentina fight back to beat Egypt 3-2 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, critics highlighted inconsistent VAR use. Arguments suggest Egypt were penalised for a minor foul but denied a clear...

Why Spanish Rugby Is Enjoying a New Era of Growth

Not long ago, the Real Federación Española de Rugby went bankrupt, and the men’s team were disqualified from two successive World Cup qualifying campaigns for fielding ineligible players. Now, they have their largest budget ever, and are competing for their first-ever knockout stage in the World Cup. The Rebuild That Made It Possible Under president [] The post Why Spanish Rugby Is Enjoying a New Era of Growth appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

How Much Morocco Will Earn After Reaching the World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals

The financial reward for Morocco’s impressive World Cup 2026 run has now been revealed after they became the first team to book a place in the quarter-finals.

Julian Alvarez's late stunner paves way for Argentina's entry into World Cup semi-final

Argentina scraped their way past Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, registering a 3-1 victory and making their way into the semi-final of the tournament. It is worth noting that Argentina opened the scoring, with Mac Allister scoring from a corner in the early stages.

FBI investigation overshadows Argentina’s World Cup run

Argentina celebrated a dramatic win over Egypt to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals. But away from the pitch, the country’s football federation is now facing an FBI investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving more than $300 million.

2026 World Cup betting offers & price boosts for today's games

Check out the latest World Cup betting offers and price boosts, covering all of today’s games at the tournament

Argentina vs. Switzerland Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/11/26)

Reigning champions Argentina look to punch their ticket to the semi-finals as they face a defensively resolute Switzerland in a massive 2026 World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, July 11. La Albiceleste have shown their championship grit by surviving two knockout scares, and while Switzerland’s organized defence is no joke, Argentina’s superior firepower, led by the [...] Read More... The post Argentina vs. Switzerland Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/11/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.