Messi Matches 96-Year-Old World Cup Record in Dramatic Comeback vs Egypt
Argentina staged a stunning quarter-final comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi opened the scoring charts with his 8th goal of this tournament to equal a record set by Guillermo Stábile in 1930. Despite a tame first half—including a missed penalty—Messi turned the game around late on. He first created Argentina’s lifeline with a brilliant assist for Cuti Romero in the 79th minute. He then smashed home a spectacular volley to level the match and claim his place in the record books. Messi’s tally now stands at eight goals in a single World Cup, and 21 overall. He also leads the Golden Boot race, one clear of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Argentina will face the winners of Colombia vs Switzerland in the semi-finals.
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