Lionel Messi led Argentina to a comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, earning praise from Zlatan Ibrahimovic who said Messi 'became an animal'. Argentina advances to the quarterfinals despite an early penalty miss and Egypt's 2-0 lead.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic lauded Messi's performance, highlighting his decisive impact in turning the match around. Argentina overcame a difficult start to secure their place in the tournament's next stage.