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Lionel Messi Scores Late Winner as Argentina Stages Dramatic World Cup Comeback
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
Argentina staged a dramatic comeback against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi assisting and scoring to tie the game before Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time. Messi set new World Cup records for assists and goals, and both he and coach Lionel Scaloni were moved to tears after the victory. Argentina’s win keeps their championship hopes alive.
- 01Argentina came back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Lionel Messi assisted and scored to tie the match, setting World Cup records.
- 03Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
- 04Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni were emotionally overwhelmed after the match.
- 05Fernandez said he dreamed of the goal since the last World Cup in Qatar.
- 06Argentina’s victory advances their hopes to win the World Cup again.
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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Lionel Messi Scores Late Winner as Argentina Stages Dramatic World Cup Comeback
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Lionel Messi Scores Dramatic Equalizer Against Egypt, Celebrates Like Maradona
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Lionel Messi Scores Dramatic Equalizer Celebrated Like Maradona Against Egypt
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