Messi Turned the Game Around Against Egypt — and He Already Has Five Historic Moments at This World Cup
From breaking the all-time scoring record to an epic comeback against Egypt, Messi already has five unforgettable moments at the 2026 World Cup. Argentina are through to the quarter-finals.
It was 0–2 to Egypt. Argentina were on the brink of a round-of-16 exit. And that was when Messi decided it was not time to go home.
The No. 10 carried the Albiceleste on his back, provided the assist for the first goal of the comeback and, in the 83rd minute, equalised himself — breaking the spirit of an Egypt side that had already begun to smell qualification. Argentina completed the turnaround in stoppage time and reached the quarter-finals without needing extra time.
But that was not the only time Messi left his mark at the 2026 World Cup. In the very first match against Austria, Leo made history straight away: his opening goal in the tournament made him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. A record that seemed impossible to break — and he broke it.
In that same game, Messi went on to score a second, completing a brace. The last time he had scored twice in a World Cup match was in the Qatar 2022 final — in extra time and in the penalty shootout. Messi does not choose just any stage to shine.
Golmetria's model gives Argentina a 22.3% chance of winning the title — the highest of any nation. And looking at what Messi is doing on the pitch, it is hard to argue with the maths.
Five historic moments, and the tournament is still far from over. The question hanging in the air is simple — and terrifying for every team left standing: how far is he going to go?