Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandes scored the 3000th goal in World Cup history in the round of 16 match against Egypt (3:2) at the 2026 World Cup.
Sport.Biz reports that the match was held at the "Mercedes-Benz" stadium in Atlanta. The chief referee was Frenchman Francois Letexier.
Fernandes scored in the 90+2 minute. The midfielder secured victory with a header. Argentina was behind by two goals until the 79th minute.
Thus, Fernandes' goal allowed Argentina to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament. There, they will face the winner of the last match of the round of 16 between current champions Switzerland and Colombia.