Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
Summary
Lionel Messi helped Argentina come back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt in a dramatic World Cup match. Argentina scored three goals in the final 14 minutes, with Messi playing a key role despite missing a penalty earlier.Key Facts
- Argentina was losing 2-0 to Egypt with less than 20 minutes left in the match.
- Lionel Messi missed a penalty saved by Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
- Argentina scored three goals in the last 14 minutes to win the game.
- Messi assisted one goal and scored a key goal himself.
- Egypt had a goal disallowed by video assistant referee (VAR) for a foul.
- Argentina will play a quarter-final match against Switzerland or Colombia.
- Messi is 39 years old and this victory adds another highlight to his World Cup career.
- Messi’s teammates celebrated by lifting him in the air in front of their fans.
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