Argentina 3-2 Egypt player ratings: Lionel Messi inspires stunning fightback to keep La Albiceleste World Cup alive - Sports Mole

Argentina 3-2 Egypt player ratings highlight how Lionel Messi sparked one of the tournament’s biggest comebacks, with Egypt taking an early lead at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Yasser Ibrahim scored within 15 minutes and Mostafa Zico doubled shortly after the hour, though a prior goal by Zico was ruled out by VAR for a foul on Lisandro Martínez. Messi missed a first-half penalty, saved by Mostafa Shoubir, as Argentina looked set for a difficult night. However, Messi assisted Cristian Romero with 11 minutes remaining to reduce the deficit, then equalized four minutes later with a volley off the crossbar to top the Golden Boot standings. Substitute Lautaro Martínez provided the assist in stoppage time for Enzo Fernández’s header to complete the turnaround. Sports Mole then issued player ratings, with Emiliano Martínez given 6/10 and Romero 7.5/10, reflecting the match’s swing.