Argentina's Epic Comeback
Argentina Rallies Past Egypt 3-2; Brady Compares Win to Iconic Super Bowl Comeback
Key Points
Argentina’s late comeback was sparked by Romero’s go-ahead strike in the 79th minute, followed by Messi’s 83rd-minute equalizer and Enzo Fernández’s stoppage-time winner at 90+3, completing a 3-2 turnaround against Egypt.
The match featured the tournament’s 3,000th goal, underscoring the event’s milestone moments as Argentina sealed advancement to the quarterfinals.
Brady’s reaction on X included the exact quote, 'Yeah so that might top 28-3,' highlighting how the World Cup drama drew comparison with his own famous comeback.
Patrick Mahomes joined the wave of admiration by posting a Goat emoji, effectively crowning Lionel Messi as the GOAT in the wake of the dramatic win.
Egypt opened the scoring early with Yasser Ibrahim’s 15th-minute header, and Mostafa Shobeir made key saves (including denying Messi from the spot) as part of the back-and-forth before the late comeback.
Argentina pulled off one of the most stunning comebacks in World Cup history on Saturday, overturning a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16. Goals from Cristian Romero in the 79th minute, Lionel Messi in the 83rd, and Enzo Fernández in the 90+3rd minute sent Argentina to the quarterfinals. Yahoo Sports reported the drama drew immediate comparisons to the greatest comeback moments in all of sport.
Tom Brady, who owns the most famous comeback in NFL history, took to X to weigh in. His verdict was blunt: 'Yeah so that might top 28-3.' The post went viral instantly, signaling that even the king of late-game magic was ready to tip his crown.
How Argentina Turned a 2-0 Deficit Into Glory
Egypt struck first and looked dangerous early. Yasser Ibrahim headed home in the 15th minute to give Egypt the lead. Egypt then doubled their advantage, and goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir even denied Messi from the penalty spot, keeping Argentina pinned back for long stretches, according to HITC.
Then Argentina flipped the script in 14 wild minutes. Romero pulled one back in the 79th minute. Messi leveled at 83 minutes. Fernández then buried the winner in the third minute of stoppage time. The 3-2 final sent the crowd into chaos and completed one of the tournament's most remarkable turnarounds.
Brady Wonders if Argentina Just Topped His Own Legend
Brady's Super Bowl LI comeback is the benchmark for late-game drama. His New England Patriots trailed the Atlanta Falcons 28-3 before rallying to win 34-28 in overtime in February 2017. It is widely considered the greatest comeback in NFL history. Yahoo Sports noted Brady openly asked whether Argentina's effort now rivals it.
Not everyone agreed. Audacy pushed back, arguing that 28-3 still reigns supreme. The counter-argument centers on the scale of the deficit and the Super Bowl stage. But Brady himself raising the question shows how much the Argentina win captured the sports world's attention.
Mahomes Posts Goat Emoji, NFL World Crowns Messi
Brady was not the only NFL star reacting. Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP, posted a goat emoji in response to Messi's performance, according to Yahoo Sports UK. The goat emoji is shorthand for Greatest Of All Time. Coming from Mahomes, it carried serious weight.
The cross-sport admiration reflects something bigger. When NFL stars voluntarily stop watching their own highlight reels to celebrate a soccer player, it signals a cultural moment. Messi, at 37, is still making the kind of plays that stop the sports world cold.
A Tournament Milestone Hidden Inside the Chaos
Amid all the drama, the match quietly hit a major landmark. Argentina's comeback included the World Cup tournament's 3,000th goal ever scored, according to Blaze Trends. It is a staggering number that puts the scale of the competition in perspective. Argentina's win also punched their ticket to the quarterfinals, keeping their bid for back-to-back World Cup titles alive.
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