Argentina: 3, Egypt: 2

Another game for the history books. Argentina came all the way back in the final 10 minutes of the game to stun the Egyptians.

It was a header from centre back Yasser Ibrahim who scored the first goal of the match on a header. Considering how heavily favored Argentina were, it put everyone on notice that this match could be interesting.

Egypt’s fun didn’t last too long, as Argentina won a penalty. Striker Lionel Messi stepped up, and his attempt was saved by goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir. Shobeir was incredible for Egypt in the first half, making save after save, keeping them in the lead.

Argentina were pushing, but Egypt scored the second goal in the 58th minute on a long counter attack. However, the goal was taken away for a foul in the buildup. Striker Mostafa Ziko would get his goal nine minutes later to put the Egyptians up 2-0 anyways.

The minutes were ticking away, and Argentina began their comeback. In the 79th minute, centre back Christian Romero, who was playing further up to score headers, scored a header. In the 83rd minute, Messi tied the game with a rocket off the crossbar and in. In stoppage time, attacking midfielder Enzo Fernandez won it for Argentina with a header.

It is heartbreaking for Egypt, who played excellently all match, just losing to Argentina’s talent in the end. Argentina will play Switzerland in the Quarterfinals.

Player of the Match: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Switzerland: 0 (4), Colombia: 0 (3)

This match produced the lowest amount of expected goals in the tournament, not much happened in normal time with only 5 total shots on target in the match.

The best chance for either team came in extra time, with substitute Jaminton Campaz getting behind the Swiss defense, but blasting his attempt over the goal.

Onto the penalty shootout, both teams went in with shaky history in World Cup shootouts. Colombia has lost multiple games due to penalties, and Switzerland hadn’t made a single penalty in their shootout history.

Both players stepped up and made their first attempt. Centre back Davinson Sanchez hit the crossbar on his attempt, putting Switzerland in the lead. The next two players, substitute Zeki Amdouni and Campaz, each scored, but centre back Manuel Akanji put his over the bar to even things up.

Substitute Juan Hernandez had his attempt saved by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, and Switzerland grabbed the advantage when substitute Cedric Itten scored his down the middle.

Left Winger Luis Diaz scored, but Switzerland just had to score once, and they did, substitute Ruben Vargas won it for the Swiss, who will play Argentina in the Quarterfinals.

Player of the Match: Gregor Kobel (Dortmund)