Lionel Messi spurs EPIC Argentina World Cup comeback

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·07 de julho de 2026

Lionel Messi spurs EPIC Argentina World Cup comeback

By Dylan Butler

Lionel Messi orchestrated a stunning comeback, guiding Argentina to a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

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La Albiceleste will play either Colombia or Switzerland in Saturday's quarterfinal at Kansas City Stadium (9 pm ET | FOX, Telemundo, Peacock).

Trailing 2-0 in the 79th minute, Messi sparked the rally, assisting on Cristian Romero's headed goal. Then the Inter Miami CF star dramatically leveled the match four minutes later, hammering home his tournament-leading eighth goal.

The comeback was complete in the 92nd minute with Enzo Fernández heading in Lautaro Martínez's cross.

Egypt put the defending champions on their heels in the 15th minute when Yasser Ibrahim latched onto Marwan Ateya's service and powered in his header from the edge of the six-yard box.

On a quick counter, Mostafa Ziko doubled Egypt's lead in the 67th minute with a first-time finish off a Haissem Hassan cross.

But Messi squashed any thoughts of a shocking upset, ensuring Argentina advance to the quarterfinals.

Goals

15' - EGY - Yasser Ibrahim | WATCH
67' - EGY - Mostafa Ziko | WATCH
79' - ARG - Cristian Romero | WATCH
83' - ARG - Lionel Messi | WATCH
90+2' - ARG - Enzo Fernández | WATCH

Three Things

THE BIG PICTURE: Lionel Messi never fails to amaze. Just when you think Egypt would dethrone the reigning champions, the GOAT rewrites the script and authors a comeback for the ages.
MOMENT OF THE MATCH: Messi did much of the heavy lifting to get Argentina back in the match, and then Enzo Fernández headed home the dramatic dagger.