Messi emotional after Argentina's World Cup victory over Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Lionel Messi expressed deep emotion following Argentina's last-minute 3-2 victory against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on July 8, 2026. Overwhelmed by feelings after missing a penalty, Messi was seen in tears on the pitch, hugging teammates at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. He noted that he felt he let his teammates down but remained focused on the team's perseverance. Messi, now 39 years old, affirmed the team's commitment to success, stating, 'We never give up — never.'
- •Argentina wins 3-2 against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16.
- •Messi misses a penalty before scoring and inspiring the comeback.
- •Match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- •Emotional scenes as Messi hugs teammates after the match.
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"After the last-minute 3-2 win over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, emotions overwhelmed him. Lionel Messi, his face covered in tears, walked across the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta an...
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