LIVE STREAM: Argentina vs Egypt

LIVE STREAM: Argentina vs Egypt

Argentina were involved in a match that will be remembered for a long time, but certainly not because of the defending world champions’ performance. But now, one step closer to defending their title, they face an ambitious Egyptian national team that continues to make history.

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La Albiceleste played their weakest match since the start of the previous World Cup, coming within minutes of a penalty shootout and a potential elimination at the hands of Cape Verde.

The underdog nation, which became the sensation of this World Cup, pushed them to the absolute limit, coming back from behind twice. Argentina needed an own goal by Diney Borges to secure their advancement.

Contrary to expectations, Cape Verde did not play a purely defensive game but showed courage and aggression. This was either a surprise for Argentina, or they had simply underestimated them overall.

Ultimately, this is irrelevant, because La Albiceleste advanced and will face Egypt, who achieved a historic first victory in World Cup knockouts.

The Pharaohs also played a full 120 minutes, with the difference being that they needed a penalty shootout to advance. But the match against Australia showed that Egypt are far from being on the level of the major football nations, and it’s quite likely their days are numbered.

But even if they’re eliminated here, Egypt can be happy with their performance, having advanced from the group stage without a single loss.