MESSI HITS 21ST WORLD CUP GOAL AS ARGENTINA COMPLETE DRAMATIC COMEBACK
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
Lionel Messi extended his extraordinary FIFA World Cup scoring streak to nine straight matches after netting in Argentina’s thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday.
The Argentina captain has now scored 21 World Cup goals during his illustrious career, strengthening his record as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer.
Messi played a pivotal role in Argentina’s dramatic fightback after the defending champions fell 2-0 behind with just over 20 minutes remaining in the Round of 16 encounter.
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The 39-year-old first provided the assist that ignited the comeback before firing home the equaliser to register his 21st World Cup goal and further extend his all-time scoring record in the competition.
Just as the game appeared destined for extra time, Enzo Fernández scored a stoppage-time winner to seal one of the most memorable comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and book Argentina’s place in the quarter-finals.
Messi’s strike also stretched his unprecedented run of scoring in nine consecutive World Cup appearances, adding yet another landmark to a remarkable tournament career that has now produced 21 goals.
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