Emiliano Martinez and Argentina are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt in Atlanta.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper started for Lionel Scaloni’s side as the holders survived a major scare in the last 16.
Egypt led 2-0 through goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko. Argentina looked close to a damaging exit before their late comeback.
Cristian Romero pulled one back with 11 minutes left. Lionel Messi then levelled before Enzo Fernandez scored the stoppage-time winner.
The Guardian’s live coverage detailed Argentina’s late turnaround, which sends them into a quarter-final against Switzerland or Colombia.
Villa Keep Watching Martinez Workload
For Villa, Martinez’s progress brings mixed value. The club will welcome another major international achievement for their first-choice goalkeeper.
It also extends his summer workload before Unai Emery’s squad fully regroups.
ReadAstonVilla has already looked at Martinez’s World Cup minutes and what they could mean for Villa’s pre-season planning. Argentina’s latest win keeps that issue alive.
Martinez remains central for club and country. He continues to give Argentina experience, authority and a big-game presence in goal.
Villa will now hope Martinez comes through the quarter-final cleanly, with the new Premier League season moving closer.
