Messi's Emotional Reaction After Argentina's Comeback Win
In a dramatic match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina captain Lionel Messi revealed he cried after the team's 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt. Messi felt guilt for missing a penalty that could have leveled the score, which left Argentina trailing after Yasser Ibrahim scored for Egypt.
Despite the setback, Messi inspired a comeback, with Cristian Romero reducing the deficit and Enzo Fernández scoring the equalizer deep in stoppage time. Messi admitted that the missed penalty haunted him throughout the game, but he was grateful for the team's resilience.
Argentina's victory kept their hopes alive to defend their title, and they will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals on July 11 in Kansas City. Messi's goal in this match marked his eighth in the tournament, placing him back in contention for the Golden Boot.
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