Defending champion Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday in Atlanta to reach the quarterfinals.

Argentina goals: Romero (79), Messi (84), Fernandez (90+2)

Egypt goals: Ibrahim (15), Ziko (67)

Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this World Cup, the most of any player in the tournament.

Argentina faces quarter-final against Switzerland or Colombia.