Argentina's right winger Lionel Messi was recognized as the best performer in the match against Egypt in the 1/8 finals of the World Cup 2026 playoffs.

The Argentinean captain missed a penalty in the first half of the match at the Atlanta Stadium against the USA, becoming the first winner from two recent attempts to score a goal from the 11-meter mark during one emergency. Through this, Lionel Scaloni's troops went on a break for the minimal advance of the Egyptians, who in the other half of the battle suddenly hit their gates.

Tim no less, Argentina managed to break two of their winless series at the world championships to similar scenarios. The honorable champions of the world staged a comeback, achieving a goal and an assist.

For Lionel, this individual title became the fourth in the 2026 Emergency (not becoming MVP only in the match against Jordan, 3:1), which is the best showing among all the players.

In the 1/4 finals of the playoffs of the Emergency Situation 2026 in the week, 12 days (04:00), the Argentines will compete with Switzerland or Colombia.