Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after helping Argentina rally from the brink of elimination against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16.

Lionel Messi scored in a record sixth straight World Cup knockout match to help Argentina reach the quarterfinals after a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta.

Lionel Messi continued his incredible 2026 FIFA World Cup, coming from behind to beat Egypt and passing Diego Maradona in history.

What just happened? Our writers break down a sensational comeback as Messi's reigning champions emerged victorious from a World Cup epic

Lionel Messi may be human after all... For the second time at this year's World Cup, the Argentina talisman has been denied from the penalty spot.Back in the group stage, Messi missed a penalty in

Cristian Romero headed in Lionel Messi's cross to pull Argentina closer against Egypt. JUST IN・FIFA Men's World Cup・1:00

Argentina’s hopes of repeating as champion looked all but over when it trailed Egypt by two goals late in the second half, until a frantic rally turned the tide.

The Inter Miami captain saw his first-half penalty saved by Mostafa Shobeir, marking his second miss from the spot at the 2026 World Cup. Earlier in the tournament, Messi had also failed to convert a penalty against Austria.

In 2011, Colombia's Carlos Sanchez was given the unenviable task of man marking Lionel Messi... and delivered a defensive masterclass