Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim gave the Pharaohs a dream start against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 16 clash, heading home in the 15th minute to put the African side 1-0 ahead of the defending champions.The 33-year-old centre-back rose higher to meet a cross into the penalty area, feeding a header past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to score just his second international goal.Born in Mansoura on February 10, 1993, Ibrahim spent his entire professional career in Egypt. After starting with Mansoura SC, I moved to Zamalek in 2013 before a loan spell and a permanent change to Smouha. Since joining Al Ahly in January 2019, he has established himself as one of Egypt’s most reliable defenders.At club level, Ibrahim has made over 225 appearances for Al Ahly, scoring 15 goals in all competitions. During his time with the Cairo giants, he won five Egyptian Premier League titles, four CAF Champions League crowns, four Egyptian Cups and five Egyptian Super Cups, cementing his reputation as one of the country’s most successful defenders.Ibrahim made his senior debut for Egypt in March 2022 and has now won 23 international caps. His goal against Argentina was only his second for the national team, but it couldn’t have come on a bigger stage.The experienced defender has been a key figure in Egypt’s run to the 2026 World Cup, starting four of the team’s five matches before the knockout clash. His towering header against Argentina also marked his first goal of the tournament.While not known for his attacking output, Ibrahim has built his career on defensive consistency, aerial dominance and leadership. Against Lionel Messi and Argentina, however, the veteran centre-back grabbed the headlines by delivering one of the greatest moments in Egypt’s World Cup history.