Argentina eliminated Egypt from the World Cup in a Round of 16 clash in Atlanta, ending Mohamed Salah's likely final appearance on the global stage. After trailing 2-0 late in the match, Argentina mounted a comeback fueled by Lionel Messi, who provided a 79th-minute assist for Cristian Romero before scoring the winning goal four minutes later.

Egypt reached the knockout stages for the first time in their history, securing a milestone victory over Australia before this defeat. While Salah guided his nation to their deepest World Cup run ever, he departs without the international trophy that has eluded him throughout his career, including two lost Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Messi's performance ensures the reigning champions remain in contention to retain their title. For Egypt, the result marks the end of an era for Salah, who transitioned from a direct transition attacker to a moments player. The loss confirms a stark divide in international legacies: Messi continues to dominate the tournament while Salah exits as a regional legend who never quite reached the same global peak.