Argentina’s legendary comeback: Down 2-0 with 13 minutes left, the World Cup champions stunned Egypt 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals. Lionel Messi scored and cried tears of joy after a 79th-minute fightback. The defending title holders now face Switzerland, proving why they never give up.
Lionel Messi becomes the first player to miss two penalties in a single World Cup after failing to convert against Egypt in the round of 16. The Argentine captain, 39, has now missed four of eight career World Cup penalties, achieving only a 50% success rate.
Lionel Messi breaks Diego Maradona’s World Cup assist record with his ninth career assist, leading Argentina’s 3-2 comeback vs. Egypt. The legend also scores a stunning volley, making history with eight consecutive World Cup matches scoring. At 39, Messi continues rewriting records in his final tournament.
Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah face off in a high-stakes World Cup clash in Atlanta, with only one advancing. At 39, Messi seeks to extend his legacy after 2022 glory, while 34-year-old Salah leads Egypt’s historic run. This is more than a match—it’s a battle for international football immortality.
