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Messi matches Maradona's 1986 World Cup feat in Argentina's comeback win over Egypt
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Moataz Elgammal
17h ago· 1 min readenNews
Summary
Lionel Messi matched Diego Maradona's legendary 1986 World Cup statistics by scoring, completing 5+ dribbles, and creating 5+ open play chances in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup. Messi's masterclass performance helped secure Argentina's quarter-final spot, echoing Maradona's iconic display against Belgium 40 years prior.
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Twitter / XMessi matches Maradona's 1986 World Cup feat in Argentina's comeback win over Egyptgoal.comKey quotes
· 1 pulledThe last two players to score, complete 5+ dribbles, and create 5+ open play chances in a @FIFAWorldCup match: Lionel Messi v Egypt (2026) Diego Maradona v Belgium (1986)
Lionel Messi matched Diego Maradona's incredible 1986 statistics as Argentina completed a historic 3-2 World Cup comeback victory over Egypt. Discover how the captain secured a quarter-final spot.
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