Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: Argentina have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a thrilling 2-0 win over Egypt in a thrilling last-16 clash. Goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir has made a name for himself in this incredible comeback story. The Egyptian goalkeeper saved a penalty from Messi in this match. With this, he has saved two penalties this season. Earlier in the group stage, he saved a shot from Iran's Mehdi Taremi. Shobeir became the fourth and first African goalkeeper to save two penalties in a single World Cup. Shobeir has been playing for Egyptian club 'Al Ahly' since 2020 and has played 63 matches for the club. He has played 14 matches for the national team. This goalkeeper is the son of Ahmed Shobeir, who played for Egypt in the 1990 World Cup. Ahmed Shobeir played a key role in Egypt's two draws against the Netherlands and Ireland in the group stage. He has made occasional appearances for Egypt since making his national team debut in 2024. However, he was selected as the team's main goalkeeper for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In total, he has played 15 matches for the national team and kept six clean sheets.