Lionel Messi, Argentina and World Cup

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Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Lionel Messi scores late goal to bring Argentina level, salvage Albiceleste from World Cup elimination
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Lionel Messi scores in stunning comeback to break Pharoahs' hearts - as it happened
Lionel Messi helped save Argentina's World Cup dream against Egypt as he defied time - and his own struggles
Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

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Messi Fans in Bangladesh Cheered by Argentina Comeback Win
'Angry' Lionel Messi reveals he was 'very distressed' during epic Argentina comeback win over Egypt at World Cup
Lionel Messi in floods of tears after Argentina's dramatic World Cup escape
Argentina were in danger of being knocked out of the World Cup as they trailed 2-0 going into the closing stages of the second half.

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Lionel Messi Breaks Another Record as He Leads Argentina to Unbelievable World Cup Comeback
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

Messi misses and scores in historic 3-2 Argentina comeback v Egypt

Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit until the 79th minute with a historic 3-2 comeback triumph over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan.

Messi subs in and scores again as defending World Cup champ Argentina beats Jordan to sweep group

Lionel Messi and Giovani Lo Celso scored on direct free kicks and defending World Cup champion Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete a sweep

Argentina vs Egypt live score, FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16: Lionel Messi misses penalty, then hits post; Egypt goalkeeper turns superman | ARG 0-1 EGY

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Lionel Messi's Argentina are hunting the equalizer against Egypt in the second half of their Round of 16 clash.
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Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer despite penalty miss in win over Austria

Messi missed a penalty but became World Cup's top scorer in Argentina's win over Austria. 15 missed penalties during the 2026 World Cup at 0.4% YES.

Messi, Argentina starters focus on recovery after epic win over Egypt

USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold breaks down Lionel Messi and the Agentina starters focusing on recovery before their quarterfinal match after an epic win over Egypt.