Defending champions Argentina rode their luck in sweltering Atlanta on Tuesday morning to book their spot in the quarter-finals at the FIFA World Cup with a thrilling come from behind 3-2 win over Egypt.

The Argentines were trailing 2-nil up the 78th minute of the game before Christian Romero, Lionel Messi with a tournament leading 8th goal and the winner from Enzo Fernandez in the 92nd minute.

Argentina now sets up a last 8 showdown on Saturday against Switzerland in Kansas City.

The Swiss booked their place after prevailing 4-3 on penalties against the Colombians after the match finished nil-all after extra time.