Lionel Messi extends World Cup goals record to 21 with equalizer

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:54 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Lionel Messi extends World Cup goals record to 21 with equalizer
Summary

In a World Cup match on July 7, Lionel Messi helped Argentina rally against Egypt. After Argentina fell behind, Messi assisted Cristian Romero for a goal, then scored to make it 2-2. This goal marked Messi's 21st World Cup goal, a new record. Argentina later scored again through Enzo Fernandez, making the match an exciting contest.

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  • Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal against Egypt.
  • He assisted Cristian Romero before equalizing the score.
  • Argentina took a 3-2 lead after Enzo Fernandez's goal.
  • The match took place on July 7.
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After a forgettable first half, Lionel Messi seems to have woken up at exactly the right moment. After first setting up Cristian Romero for the goal that made it 1-2 (79'), he equalized himself.With h...

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