11 Minutes from THE END: A Comeback That Left Messi in TEARS | World Cup Day 27

Argentina were 2-0 DOWN to Egypt and staring at a World Cup exit — then Lionel Messi dragged the champions back from the dead, sparking three goals in 13 minutes for a stunning 3-2 comeback. Plus: Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties. Full Round of 16 breakdown below. For 79 minutes, the unthinkable was on. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico had Egypt 2-0 up and dreaming of the quarterfinals — Messi had missed a first-half penalty, and an Egypt goal was chalked off by VAR in a game full of drama. Then came the rescue act: Cristian Romero headed one back in the 79th, Messi levelled in the 83rd for his tournament-leading eighth goal and a record-extending 21st at World Cups, and Enzo Fernandez powered home a stoppage-time header to complete a 3-2 miracle that left Messi in tears. In the day's other tie, Switzerland and Colombia battled to a tense, physical 0-0 across 120 minutes before the Swiss held their nerve to win the shootout 4-3, Ruben Vargas burying the decisive kick. Reigning champions Argentina now meet Switzerland in the quarterfinals. I break down the comeback, the shootout, and what's next. ⏱️ CHAPTERS Intro: 00:00 Argentina vs Egypt: 00:38 Switzerland vs Colombia: 06:44 🔔 Subscribe for daily World Cup 2026 coverage: 📲Follow for BONUS content on these platforms: https://www.instagram.com/Rabona.TV https://www.tiktok.com/@rabonatv Check out The 90th Minute’s Daily show, Match Day: https://www.youtube.com/@The90thMinute #WorldCup2026 #Messi #Argentina World Cup 2026, Argentina vs Egypt, Argentina comeback, Messi comeback, Lionel Messi goal, Messi eight goals, Argentina 3-2 Egypt, Cristian Romero goal, Enzo Fernandez goal, Messi missed penalty, Egypt World Cup, Yasser Ibrahim, Mostafa Zico, Switzerland vs Colombia, Switzerland penalty shootout, Ruben Vargas penalty, Colombia eliminated, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Argentina vs Switzerland quarterfinal, World Cup Round of 16 highlights, Round of 16 recap