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In Photos | FIFA World Cup 2026: Leo Messi breaks down in tears after Argentina mount a comeback against Egypt

Updated On: 08 July, 2026 10:32 AM IST | Atharva Upasani

Lionel Messi broke down in tears at the final whistle, as the captain appeared to realise just how close his World Cup dream came to an end in a game in which he missed a penalty before coming up with a vital late equaliser. (Pics: AFP)

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Lionel Messi in tears at full time (Pic: AFP)
Lionel Messi in tears at full time (Pic: AFP)
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Argentina were two goals down to Egypt with just over 10 minutes to play in the last-16 tie, before staging a memorable comeback

Argentina were two goals down to Egypt with just over 10 minutes to play in the last-16 tie, before staging a memorable comeback

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A scramble in the box ended with Julian Alvarez's cushioned pass back, and Messi drilled in a sweet half-volley past the keeper to make it 2-2 after Romero's equaliser

A scramble in the box ended with Julian Alvarez's cushioned pass back, and Messi drilled in a sweet half-volley past the keeper to make it 2-2 after Romero's equaliser

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Messi wheeled away in delight and celebrated as never before at this tournament, leaping into the air and pumping his fists with the momentum now firmly with Argentina

Messi wheeled away in delight and celebrated as never before at this tournament, leaping into the air and pumping his fists with the momentum now firmly with Argentina

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Messi said after the game, "I have said it many times, and I repeat it often. This is a team that competes, that always gives their all, that never gives up, never lowers its arms."

Messi said after the game, "I have said it many times, and I repeat it often. This is a team that competes, that always gives their all, that never gives up, never lowers its arms."

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Messi was overcome with emotions at full time and was lifted in the air by his team-mates as Argentina continued their march to successfully defend their World Cup title

Messi was overcome with emotions at full time and was lifted in the air by his team-mates as Argentina continued their march to successfully defend their World Cup title

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