Argentina secure a dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16, reaching the quarter-finals. Multiple reports describe Lionel Messi breaking down in tears of relief and joy after the comeback. According to the accounts, Argentina fall behind by two goals with roughly the final 15 minutes approaching, facing elimination. Instead, they stage a late surge, scoring three times in quick succession to overturn the deficit. The BBC and Guardian also reference the emotional nature of the moment, placing Messi’s tears within a wider context of Argentina’s earlier difficulties in the tournament and late-match vulnerabilities. Several outlets note that Messi is directly involved in the decisive sequence, with reports saying he contributes a goal and an assist. After the victory, Argentina prepare to play Switzerland in the next round, a matchup mentioned by Times of India. While outlets differ in wording and emphasis—some focusing on the tears, others on the team’s “heart” or the late scoring burst—they broadly agree on the match result, the late recovery from a two-goal deficit, and Messi’s visible emotional reaction.
Messi in tears as Argentina overturn 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach quarter-finals
Argentina secure a dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16, reaching the quarter-finals. Multiple reports describe Lionel Messi breaking down in tears of relief and joy after the come...
- Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16
- Argentina overturn a 2-0 deficit with late goals to avoid elimination
- Lionel Messi breaks down in tears after the match
- Reports describe Messi as playing a key role, including a goal and/or assist
- Argentina advance to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals
Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion as Spain celebrated its win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium.
1 month agoLionel Messi produced another memorable moment as Argentina came from behind to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. While his performance inspired Argentina on the pitch, it was the 39-year-old's emotional reaction after the final whistle that quickly became one of the biggest talking points online. As soon as the referee signalled full time, Messi dropped to his knees before letting out a roar of delight. The 39-year-old repeatedly pumped his fists in celebration, soaking in the magnitude of Argentina's achievement. It was a rare display of raw emotion from the veteran captain, highlighting what the victory meant to him. https://t.co/fKZM2KSULk— Messi World (@M10GOAT) July 15, 2026 Videos of Messi's celebration have since gone viral across social media. The Argentina captain has won it all in his career but still has the passion for each and every game, which was clearly on display during his celebration. The 39-year-old joined his teammates in celebration as the Argentines danced around in Atlanta. The team was serenaded by the fans in the stadium, with Messi leading tributes to the crowd and engaging with them. Lionel Messi's Sarcastic Reaction After Referee Decision During England Vs Argentina Semi-Final Goes Viral | VIDEOLionel Messi was once again front and centre of yet another Argentina comeback as the defending champions sealed a 2-1 win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. England seemed destined for a spot in the final after Gordon fired them ahead, only for Messi to orchestrate a late comeback and seal victory.
1 month agoClose calls against Cape Verde and Egypt show Scaloni’s men are vulnerable, despite all the brilliance of Lionel MessiIt is among the defining moments of this World Cup: Lionel Messi wandering the pitch in Dallas with tears rolling down his face.Minutes earlier, Argentina had been down two goals to Egypt and were on the brink of elimination in the last 16. Messi had missed a penalty and was set to bear blame for the result. Instead, the Argentina legend created the same magic he always seems to, spearheading a miraculous, three-goal swing in just over 10 minutes and pushing the Albiceleste into the quarter-finals. Continue reading...
1 month agoArgentina achieved a remarkable comeback victory against Egypt in their World Cup match. The team overturned a two-goal deficit in the final thirteen minutes of play. Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrated the intense and emotional win extensively. This incredible revival keeps Argentina's World Cup dream alive for now. The team now prepares for their next quarter-final match against Switzerland.
1 month agoArgentina captain Lionel Messi has explained why he broke down in tears after his side secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The post 2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina defeated Egypt – Messi appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month agoArgentina captain, Lionel Messi, has revealed why he was emotional after they beat Egypt 3-2 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night. Messi had the chance to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot after Nasser Ibrahim opened the scoring. But the 39-year-old saw a second penalty at the tournament saved. […] 2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina eliminated Egypt – Messi
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