Lionel Messi achieves World Cup first since Diego Maradona! Magical Argentine emulates fellow countryman during thrilling World Cup great escape act against Egypt
Goal | 08.07.2026 03:02
According to OptaJoe, Argentina were trailing as of the 78th minute, which is the latest any team has ever been two or more goals down in a FIFA World Cup game and come back to win without going to extra-time. Messi sparked the revival by equalising in the 83rd minute after Cristian Romero had pulled a goal back. Enzo Fernandez then headed home the winner in stoppage time, shattering Egyptian dreams and completing a miraculous escape.
