Legend Lionel Messi continued to make history in the World Cup, after winning the Man of the Match award following Argentina's clash with Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, strengthening his record as the player with the most such awards in tournament history.

Despite Argentina trailing by two goals, the Argentine captain emerged at the crucial moment and scored the equalizer that brought his team back into the match, before completing the comeback and winning 3-2.

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With this award, legend Messi increased his tally to 14 Man of the Match awards in the World Cup, surpassing all stars in the tournament's history, confirming that his impact is not only limited to goals, but also to his decisive presence in the biggest occasions. Since his first participation in 2006, Messi has become the player who has created the most immortal moments in the World Cup, combining individual records and collective achievements, continuing to write one of the greatest stories in the tournament's history.