Lionel Messi reveals he cried after Argentina's World Cup comeback win over Egypt due to guilt over a missed penalty, not just joy.

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a stunning late comeback as the reigning champions beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

El capitán anotó un gol y regaló una asistencia en el triunfo por 3 a 2 por los octavos de final en Atlanta

Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give the defending champions a 3-2 win in Atlanta and book a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Luego de liderar un heroico triunfo por 3-2 ante el conjunto africano, la Pulga se desbordó en lágrimas al momento del pitazo final.

Lionel Messi terminó entre lágrimas tras la remontada de Argentina sobre Egipto y la clasificación a los cuartos de final del Mundial 2026.

What just happened? Our writers break down a sensational comeback as Messi's reigning champions emerged victorious from a World Cup epic

El capitán se emocionó luego de la clasificación a los cuartos de final.Miraba la tribuna y las lágrimas caían sin parar

Lionel Messi broke down with tears of joy after Argentina survived a major World Cup scare to advance to the quarter-finals.

Watch the emotional moment Lionel Messi sheds tears of joy after Argentina's stunning comeback victory against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16.

Lionel Messi pasó de la frustración por un penal desperdiciado a las lágrimas de felicidad tras liderar la reacción de Argentina, que derrotó 3-2 a Egipto.

Argentina came from 2-0 down with 11 minutes left to snatch a 3-2 win and leave their talisman crying on the pitch

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ATLANTA, July 7 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was overcome with emotion after his side's 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday, shedding tears alongside Lionel Messi after the…

Lionel Messi said his tears after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals were "a release" in what could have been his final international…

Down 2-0 in the second half, Argentina scored three times in the closing minutes to beat Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup; Messi wept—and his teammates carried him

Egypt awoke the beast in Lionel Messi. The rest was World Cup history...