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Two goals down, three in reply! Messi's 1 goal and 1 assist create World Cup history!

This night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium was destined to be written into World Cup history. In the early hours of July 8, 2026, during the Round of 16 of the USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup, defending champions Argentina faced African powerhouse Egypt. Few expected before the match that it would end in such a dramatic fashion, with Argentina trailing 0-2 and then scoring three unanswered goals to complete a stunning comeback.

In the 15th minute of the first half, Egypt struck first. Attia crossed from the right, and center-back Yasser Ibrahim headed home, putting Argentina 0-1 down. This was the first time Egypt had ever scored against Argentina. In the 21st minute, Tagliafico won a penalty, but Messi's spot kick was superbly saved by Egyptian goalkeeper Shobeir. Messi then hit the post with a free kick. At halftime, Argentina trailed 0-1.

The second half saw a shift in momentum. In the 67th minute, Salah orchestrated an attack, with Hassan assisting Ziku who fired home to make it 2-0 for Egypt. Two goals down, the defending champions were on the brink. But true heroes emerge in desperate times. In the 79th minute, Messi delivered a precise cross from the right, and Romero rose to head the ball into the net, making it 1-2! Argentina sounded the rallying cry.

Just five minutes later, in the 84th minute, Messi collected the ball inside the box and smashed it home to level the score at 2-2! From assist to goal, Messi completed his redemption in just five minutes. In the 2nd minute of stoppage time, Lautaro assisted Enzo, who headed home to make it 3-2! Argentina completed an unbelievable "two goals down, three in reply" comeback. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted. In this match, Messi's performance of 1 goal and 1 assist created World Cup history.

With his goal in the 83rd minute, Messi set a new World Cup record, becoming the first player to score in six consecutive knockout stage matches — from 2022 against Australia, Netherlands, Croatia, France, to matches against Cape Verde and Egypt. Additionally, this was his ninth consecutive World Cup match with a goal, further extending the record he previously held. At 39, Messi continues to write his legend. From a missed penalty to a goal and an assist, from 0-2 to 3-2, on this night, Messi and Argentina told the world in the most dramatic way: never underestimate the heart of a champion.