Lionel Messi says he felt “he let the team down” after missing a penalty during Argentina’s World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt. According to multiple reports, Messi missed the spot kick but later scored the equaliser as Argentina recovered from a two-goal deficit. The match turns on goals that follow Argentina’s near-elimination state, with several scorers contributing to a rapid comeback sequence. Times of India reports that Cristian Romero, Messi and Enzo Fernandez score within a roughly 13-minute span to complete the turnaround, after Argentina had trailed 2-0. NDTV similarly reports that Messi missed a penalty but then scored the equalising goal in a 3-2 victory. Both sources frame Messi’s comments as a reflection on the emotional impact of the missed penalty, while also highlighting the team’s response and the significance of reaching the next stage of the tournament. The reports agree that Argentina ultimately win the match 3-2 and progress to the quarter-finals.