Former India striker Inivalappil Man Vijayan‘s reaction following Lionel Messi’s Argentina 3-2 win over Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on Tuesday (July 7) has gone viral.
Messi and Co. fell behind to Yasser Ibrahim’s 15th-minute opener before Messi missed a penalty five minutes later. After Mostafa Ziko had a goal disallowed for VAR in the build-up, the striker doubled the Pharaohs’ lead midway through the second period with an opportunistic finish.
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Lionel Scaloni’s side finally getting on the scoresheet in the 79th minute through Cristian Romero, set up by Messi, who scored the equaliser four minutes later. Three minutes into stoppage time, Enzo Fernandez headed home a cross from substitute Lautaro Martinez to complete the Albicete’s first successful FIFA World Cup comeback from two goals down.
As per a video tweeted by Revolutionary Monk, Vijayan was seen jumping up and down with joy following the Albiceleste’s victory over Egypt. The viral video has been seen over 150K times, with over 4000 fans showering their love.
The holders next face Switzerland – back in the World Cup last eight for the first time in 72 years – in the quarter-final in Kansas City on Saturday (July 11).
Argentina captain Lionel Messi surges ahead in 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race after win vs Egypt
Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has been on a roll at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada, moving to within three wins of a successful title defence.
Messi, 39, has rolled back the years with a brilliant campaign, scoring for the fifth straight game this tournament to move on to eight goals, one clear of France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored in an eighth straight game in the competition – sixth straight in the knockouts – both records but also became the first player to miss two penalties in the same World Cup campaign.
Nevertheless, with 21 career goals in the competition, Lionel Messi is two clear of Mbappe in the all-time scoring charts as he sets sight on a maiden World Cup Golden Boot.
Edited by Bhargav
