Argentina delivered a stirring World Cup fightback against Egypt that left Roy Keane joking his voice had gone, while Gary Neville dissected the early setback and singled out Lisandro Martínez for a rare lapse. Egypt struck first from a precise back‑post delivery, with the aerial threat converted after a momentary hesitation in Argentina’s defensive line. Breaking down the opener in the ITV Sport studio, Neville highlighted how Martínez—normally razor‑sharp in body‑to‑body duels—momentarily stepped off his man. The former England right‑back suggested the Manchester United centre‑back might have been tempted to push up for offside with the rest of the back line. “He’s usually the best at being touch tight,” Neville said, pointing to the sequence in which Martínez initially grappled with the Egyptian forward before easing away for a split‑second. The cross was outstanding, the header emphatic—and Argentina were suddenly chasing the game. What followed, however, underlined the champions’ resilience. Argentina wrested back control through aggressive pressing and quicker ball progression into the final third, with their wide players stretching Egypt’s back line and midfielders dictating tempo. The defensive unit reset after the opener, compressing space between the lines and denying Egypt’s counter‑attacking lanes. Keane praised the response as relentless and emotional, admitting the sheer intensity of the turnaround had him shouting himself hoarse. Momentum tilted decisively as Argentina’s substitutes injected fresh energy, pinning Egypt deep and forcing repeated defensive actions. The duel on set pieces also swung, with Argentina clearing their lines with authority and winning second balls that earlier had fallen Egypt’s way. Martínez, under the spotlight after the concession, steadied to deliver a composed second half—stepping in front of his marker with better timing and reasserting the physical edge that typically defines his game. Neville acknowledged the reset, while maintaining that elite tournament margins demand unwavering concentration: one stride, one half‑step, can flip a knockout tie. The victory propels Argentina into the quarter‑finals, where they will face the winner of Switzerland vs Colombia. Looming further ahead is the possibility of a blockbuster semi‑final against England, provided the Three Lions clear their own hurdle against Norway on Saturday. For now, Argentina’s comeback stands as a reminder of their champion’s mettle: even when jolted, they absorb the punch, reorganize, and strike back with conviction.