Argentina Beats Egypt, Aims to End World Champion Curse

Argentina opened the 2026 World Cup quarter‑finals with a 2‑1 victory over Egypt, taking a crucial step toward defending its title. Historically, most defending champions have struggled, often exiting in the group stage or early knockout rounds.

The win is being hailed as a challenge to the so‑called World Champion curse that haunts title‑holders. With this result, Argentina moves closer to a rare back‑to‑back triumph, a feat achieved only by a handful of nations.