Drama to tears! Messi couldn't hold back his emotions after Argentina's insane comeback (Video of the Day)
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Lionel Messi couldn't contain his emotions following Argentina's incredible triumph over Egypt in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
Details: Argentina was losing to Egypt 0-2 by the 79th minute, but snatched a 3-2 victory and advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
This match turned into a real drama for the Argentines. Egypt was confidently in the lead, and Messi's team found themselves on the brink of elimination in the very first round of the playoffs.
But the ending changed everything. First, Cristian Romero closed the gap after a Messi assist, and just four minutes later, Lionel himself leveled the score.
The decisive goal came from Enzo Fernández in the 93rd minute. It was his strike that secured victory for Argentina and kept their World Cup journey alive.
After the final whistle, Messi broke down in tears. For Leo, this match was more than just another win - it was Argentina's salvation at a moment when all seemed lost.
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