Argentina player ratings vs Egypt: Lionel Messi is inevitable! The GOAT makes amends for ANOTHER penalty miss by inspiring epic last-16 comeback to leave fantastic Pharaohs heartbroken
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Despite missing a penalty, Messi provided key assists and a goal to help his team overcome a two-goal deficit.
Why it matters
The match highlights the continued influence of Lionel Messi in international football and the competitive nature of the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi made amends for missing a second penalty at the 2026 World Cup by inspiring the most dramatic of comebacks, as Argentina came from 2-0 down with just over 10 minutes remaining to beat a heroic Egypt side 3-2 in a last-16 clash for the ages in Atlanta. Lionel Scaloni's side started as sluggishly as they had performed in their lucky win over Cape Verde by the same scoreline, and Egypt took advantage, with an unmarked Yasser Ibrahim burying a cross from Marwan Attia past Emiliano Martinez with just 15 minutes gone.
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