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Messi scores 21st World Cup goal, extends scoring run

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  • Lionel Messi scored his 21st World Cup goal, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive matches in Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt.
  • The Argentina captain's goal was part of a dramatic comeback after trailing 2-0 with 20 minutes left.
  • Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in injury time to send Argentina to the quarter-finals.

Lionel Messi continued his remarkable FIFA World Cup scoring streak, netting his 21st career goal in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt. The Argentina captain's goal extended his unprecedented run of scoring in nine consecutive World Cup appearances.

Messi inspired the comeback after Argentina fell behind 2-0 with just over 20 minutes remaining in the round of 16 match. He first set up the goal that ignited the team's resurgence before scoring the equalizer himself. This goal further cemented his status as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

With the match seemingly headed for extra time, Enzo Fernandez delivered a decisive blow, scoring an injury-time winner. This goal completed one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and secured Argentina's place in the quarter-finals. Messi's performance highlights his enduring impact on the tournament.

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