Messi breaks two World Cup records in one wild night

Lionel Messi broke two World Cup records in one dramatic night as Argentina completed a stunning comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. After Argentina trailed 2-0, Messi set up Cristian Romero in the 79th minute, producing Messi’s ninth career World Cup assist and surpassing Diego Maradona’s eight. Four minutes later, Messi scored a volley from inside the box to make it 2-2, becoming his 21st World Cup goal and his eighth of this tournament. Enzo Fernandez then headed in a cross from Lisandro Martinez in second-minute stoppage time to seal a 3-2 win. The result extended Messi’s scoring streak to nine consecutive World Cup matches and moved him ahead in this year’s Golden Boot race with Harry Kane on six. Argentina next faces the winner of Colombia and Switzerland in the quarterfinals.