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Lionel Messi said he cried because he felt he let his teammates down after missing a penalty. He added that God had something special for him in the end, leaving him very happy.
Lionel Messi said his team did not want or deserve to go home and that they could not let it end like that. He emphasized the group deserved to keep going and that they never give up.
Argentina have secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by the official tournament website.
Argentina staged a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down with 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2, but the match was overshadowed by VAR controversy. BBC's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the podcast to dissect the decisions that denied Egypt a famous victory.
Argentina were minutes from a shock World Cup exit against Egypt, but Lionel Messi transformed the game with a brilliant performance, turning a potential upset into a legendary 3-2 victory. The match was marked by controversy, with Egypt feeling aggrieved by key decisions.
Argentina fans at Atlanta airport celebrated Switzerland's victory to avoid a derby matchup.
Argentina survived a scare and delivered an incredible second-half comeback to defeat Egypt and reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
Enzo Fernandez scored a late header to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their 2026 World Cup round of 16 match.
Mostafa Zico's goal for Egypt was ruled out by VAR after a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the buildup during their World Cup last-16 match in Atlanta.
Lionel Messi has missed his second penalty in a row at the World Cup, bringing his total missed penalties in the tournament to four.
Brazil leads all nations with five FIFA World Cup titles, followed by Germany and Italy with four each. Argentina, France, and Uruguay have each won twice, while England and Spain have one title apiece.
Former Egypt assistant coach Tito Garcia Sanjuan says the Pharaohs' competitiveness, tactical flexibility, and domestic league strength, not just Mohamed Salah, make them a threat against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
Tens of thousands of fans welcomed Cape Verde's national football team home after their historic World Cup debut. The Blue Sharks, the tournament's second-smallest nation, drew with Spain and Uruguay and nearly upset Argentina before being eliminated.
Lionel Messi said his team expected a tough match, noting it was no coincidence they hadn't lost to Spain or Uruguay. He emphasized that knockout matches are never given away for free.
Lisandro Martínez praised Lionel Messi as the greatest athlete in history, highlighting his perseverance through career setbacks. The defender urged younger players to emulate Messi's passion and dedication.
Lionel Messi said he is deeply grateful to his teammates and happy to compete alongside them, describing the group as beautiful and united.
BBC Sport ranks the 16 remaining World Cup teams based on tournament performance. France tops the list as unbeatable, while Paraguay's shock win over Germany earns them a spot. England sits eighth after an inconsistent start.
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami. The atmosphere was electric with fans celebrating the star, who now has seven goals in the tournament and continues to break records.
Argentina overcame a spirited Cabo Verde in extra time to reach the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt after the Pharaohs beat Australia on penalties. Cabo Verde twice came from behind before an own goal decided the match.
Argentina survived a major scare, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time via a deflected Cristian Romero header to advance to the round of 16.
