Egypt stunned defending champions Argentina by taking a 1-0 lead in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, with defender Yasser Ibrahim rising highest to head home from a corner in the opening stages.
The goal silenced the Argentine supporters and handed the Pharaohs a dream start as they looked to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Argentina responded with relentless pressure in search of an equalizer, but Egypt’s disciplined defense and confident goalkeeping kept the South American giants at bay.
With a place in the quarterfinals on the line, the match remained finely poised as Egypt fought to protect their slender advantage against the reigning world champions.
