#919Career Goal
Year2026
World Cup#21
2026#23
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2026#1161
2026 World Cup · Round of 162026-07-07 · 13:00:00
3-2
Argentina
Egypt
1G1A
Two goals down to Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 after an earlier missed penalty, Messi dragged Argentina back into the tie almost single-handedly: a pinpoint cross for Cristian Romero's header in the 79th minute, then a first-time equalizer four minutes later — his record-extending 21st World Cup finals goal — before Enzo Fernández sealed the stoppage-time turnaround.
Minute83'
Score
1-2→2-2
xG0.07
Impact
Equalizer
Assist: Gonzalo Montiel
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