Fernandez: I’ve waited three years for this goal, and that’s the secret to our comeback

Enzo Fernandez, star of the Argentina national team, expressed his immense joy after leading his country to a 3-2 victory over Egypt, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. He emphasized that the team's spirit was key to their comeback in the match.

In statements after the game, Fernandez said: "I’ve waited three years for this goal, and we have a fantastic group that never gives up, no matter the circumstances of the match."

He added: "I want to thank my teammates, the coaching staff, the fans who came to support us, and all the Argentine people who back us from home."

Fernandez continued: "We had to exploit the spaces that appeared during the match, and we succeeded in doing that, which helped us come back and achieve victory."

He concluded his remarks by saying: "We came to enjoy playing in a new World Cup and to represent our country in the best possible way, and that’s what we strive to achieve in every match."