Argentina's comeback

Argentina experienced an epic night in Atlanta, and Lionel Messi was the main protagonist of the excitement. The national team came back from a 0-2 against Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup and ended up winning 3-2 with a last-minute goal from Enzo Fernández in the 92nd minute. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium exploded with goals from Cristian "Cuti" Romero (79'), Messi (83'), and Enzo himself, who sealed the qualification.

MVP and a motto phrase

The Argentine captain was named Man of the Match and, with his voice choked by the intensity of the moment, left a phrase that sums up the spirit of the Scaloneta: "This group never gives up... We turned it around in the 90s, it's crazy what this group has achieved." The image of Messi embracing his teammates, with tears and smiles, traveled the world as a symbol of resilience and passion.

A familiar rival and the preparation

La Albiceleste now returns to its base camp in Kansas City, where it will begin preparing for the quarter-final match at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night. The opponent will be Switzerland, a familiar face for the Argentine team in the World Cup quarterfinals. Facing the Swiss, memories travel back to the 2014 World Cup, when Ángel Di María scored in extra time to seal the passage to the quarterfinals.

The comeback against Egypt not only ensured continuity in the tournament but also reinforced the identity of a team that thrives on the epic and finds its emotional beacon in Messi. At 39 years old, the captain remains the emotional and footballing engine.

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