Argentina wrote another page of glory in the World Cup. This Wednesday, against Egypt, they achieved an epic comeback not seen in exactly 20 years. Lionel Scaloni’s men, who started losing, turned the score around to win 3-2 and unleash madness in the stands.
The last time La Albiceleste had achieved such a feat was at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. On that occasion, Argentina faced Mexico in the round of 16 and, after falling behind with a goal from Rafael Márquez in the fifth minute, managed to come back with a goal from Maxi Rodríguez in extra time. That match, which ended 2-1, marked a milestone that is repeated today.
In that 2006 team, two names shine brightly: Lionel Messi, who was then a young prospect, and current coach Lionel Scaloni, who played as a right back. Today, 20 years later, Scaloni from the bench and Messi on the field were once again protagonists of a historic comeback.
The match against Egypt was a true thriller. Egypt took an early lead, but Argentina did not give up. Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero equalized, Lionel Messi made it 2-1, and when victory seemed assured, Egypt equalized. In the final minute, Enzo Fernández appeared to head in a precise cross from Lautaro Martínez and seal the 3-2 win.
The comeback not only means three key points for qualification but also breaks a two-decade drought. Since that Mexico 2006 match, the national team had not won a World Cup match after trailing. This statistic, which seemed like a curse, was buried in the stadium this afternoon.
Lionel Scaloni, true to his style, avoided excessive euphoria but acknowledged the importance of the victory. «We knew we would suffer, but the team has character. This is the World Cup and you have to be prepared for anything,» the coach stated. Meanwhile, Messi, the man of the match, highlighted the team’s «grit» and the «madness» of the last-minute goal.
Argentine fans, who filled the stands, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. On social media, the celebration was massive, with memes and comments recalling the epic 2006 match. «Twenty years is nothing,» fans sang, paraphrasing the tango.
With this victory, Argentina adds its second match in the 2026 World Cup and emerges as one of the title contenders. The comeback also sends a clear message: this team never gives up. History, which seemed to repeat itself with a new blow, was finally rewritten with a happy ending.
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Para mí esto huele a que al fin la Selección muestra la garra criolla que los zurdos nos quieren robar. Egipto? Unos muertos, claramente. Macri lo decía, estos gobiernos de mierda nos hunden. Vamos Argentina, a callar bocas como siempre, la derecha no se rinde.
para mí 20 años esperando para dar vuelta un partido es una locura, la scaloneta no existe, es la messieta. egipto? mamita, si no ganábamos nos íbamos todos a la mierda. esto huele a que la copa es de argentina carajo, vamo el bi, chupenla otros. firme: el diego vive.