Lionel Messi don show again why plenty people dey call am the greatest as e carry Argentina like dada for head comot from serious FIFA World Cup wahala against Egypt.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner score one goal and give one assist as the defending champions bounce back from two goals down win 3-2 and qualify for the quarter-finals, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Lionel Messi Carry Argentina Back From Dead for FIFA World Cup Thriller
Argentina control the game from the beginning, but na Egypt shock everybody as Yasser Ibrahim head home from one well-planned corner kick after just 15 minutes to give the Pharaohs the lead.
Few minutes later, Argentina get golden chance to equalise after Haissem Hassan foul one Argentine player inside the box.
But Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir stop Messi penalty, making am the second penalty wey the keeper don save for this tournament.
Even after the miss, Argentina no gree slow down. Alexis Mac Allister nearly score but Shobeir make another big save.
Messi free-kick later hit the woodwork, while Julián Álvarez also see the Egypt goalkeeper deny am with another brilliant stop before halftime.
Second half na still Argentina dey dominate, but Egypt almost shock them again through counter attack. Mostafa Ziko think say e don score another goal before VAR cancel am because of foul during the build-up.
But the warning no wake Argentina up.
Argentina no Gree Give Up as Messi Change the Whole Tori
E no too tey, Mohamed Salah help create another dangerous attack, and this time Ziko finally score to make am 2-0, come put the world champions for edge of one wicked shocking FIFA World Cup exit.
Cristian Romero give Argentina fresh hope for the 79th minute as e head home from Messi’s perfect cross to reduce the score.
Messi later almost produce another assist after one brilliant solo run, but Lautaro Martínez waste the clear chance.
As the clock dey run down, Messi decide say enough don dey enough.
The Argentina captain collect ball outside the box and fire one powerful shot wey beat Shobeir to level the score, extending him incredible record to nine straight FIFA World Cup matches with goal.
Both teams continue to attack as injury time bring more drama. Egypt cry for penalty but referee no agree.
For the other end, Lautaro Martínez break free before sending one accurate cross wey Enzo Fernández head into the net to complete one of the biggest comebacks for this FIFA World Cup.
The victory keep Argentina title defence alive as dem qualify for the quarter-finals, where dem go face either Switzerland or Colombia.
Egypt go still dey wonder how dem take lose this match after leading by two goals against the reigning world champions.
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Last Updated on July 7, 2026 8:08 pm by Hitvibz Media
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