Courtois: FIFA and the media wanted to promote the US, but we proved our greatness

During a football match as part of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina's national team faced Egypt's national team. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Argentina's goals scored by Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi.

• Cristian Romero scored Argentina's first goal in the 79th minute from a pass by Lionel Messi.
• Argentina's second goal and the equalizing goal for the team was scored by Lionel Messi in the 83rd minute.
• Some sources reported the time of Argentina's equalizing goal as the 84th minute.
• Egypt's second goal was scored by Zicao in the 67th minute.
• At the time of Egypt's second goal, the match score was Argentina 0 - Egypt 2.
• At the time of Argentina's first goal, the match score was Egypt 2 - Argentina 1.
• At the time of Argentina's second goal, the match score was Argentina 2 - Egypt 2.
• Prior to Argentina's second goal, Lautaro Martínez missed an excellent scoring opportunity created by Lionel Messi's play.
• Some sources pointed to the non-use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in the scene of Egypt's second goal.. Coverage difference: Media outlets primarily focused on Argentina's goals, particularly Lionel Messi's equalizing goal, and the final match result. Some sources referred to greater detail such as Messi's pass, the missed scoring opportunity by Lautaro, and Egypt's goals. Additionally, regarding the exact time of Argentina's equalizing goal, there is minor disagreement among sources, with some citing the 83rd minute and others the 84th minute.