Lionel Messi after Argentina’s dramatic World Cup comeback: “What this group did was crazy”

The match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup had it all: a deficit and a Mostafa Shobeir who seemed unbeatable between the posts but also an Argentina team that made their presence felt. Therefore, after the 3-2 last-minute victory, Lionel Messi celebrated qualifying for the quarterfinals and highlighted his teammates’ commitment.

The captain, who scored one of the three goals, acknowledged that at this stage many teams are struggling. «This is the World Cup and all the matches are unfolding the same way,» he said in the mixed zone.

However, he could not hide his emotion. «I am very happy. It’s not easy to come back from 2-0 down, but as I always say: this group never gives up and fights until the end. We were lucky to get Cuti’s goal early and we had time,» he insisted.

He then thanked the fans for their support and again highlighted what his teammates did throughout the match. « What this group did today was crazy. I am very happy that people can continue to be here, enjoying what we do,» he concluded.

The national team occupies the lower-right section of the bracket, after having claimed first place in Group J. Consequently, their opponent will come from the match between Switzerland and Colombia in Toronto. The Swiss had eliminated Algeria in the previous round and Néstor Lorenzo’s team did the same against Ghana.

The match will take place at a venue Argentina already knows and that brings good memories for Lionel Messi. The quarterfinal match will be next Saturday, July 11 at 22:00 (local time) at Kansas City Stadium.

The match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup had it all: a deficit and a Mostafa Shobeir who seemed unbeatable between the posts but also an Argentina team that made their presence felt. Therefore, after the 3-2 last-minute victory, Lionel Messi celebrated qualifying for the quarterfinals and highlighted his teammates’ commitment.

The captain, who scored one of the three goals, acknowledged that at this stage many teams are struggling. «This is the World Cup and all the matches are unfolding the same way,» he said in the mixed zone.

However, he could not hide his emotion. «I am very happy. It’s not easy to come back from 2-0 down, but as I always say: this group never gives up and fights until the end. We were lucky to get Cuti’s goal early and we had time,» he insisted.

He then thanked the fans for their support and again highlighted what his teammates did throughout the match. « What this group did today was crazy. I am very happy that people can continue to be here, enjoying what we do,» he concluded.

The national team occupies the lower-right section of the bracket, after having claimed first place in Group J. Consequently, their opponent will come from the match between Switzerland and Colombia in Toronto. The Swiss had eliminated Algeria in the previous round and Néstor Lorenzo’s team did the same against Ghana.

The match will take place at a venue Argentina already knows and that brings good memories for Lionel Messi. The quarterfinal match will be next Saturday, July 11 at 22:00 (local time) at Kansas City Stadium.