Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion, crying tears of joy and relief, after Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Egypt and secure a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The reigning champions found themselves trailing Egypt 2-0 with just 12 minutes remaining in the second half, facing elimination from the tournament. However, Argentina mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals in a rapid 13-minute span to stun their opponents and secure a 3-2 victory.
This extraordinary turnaround sets Argentina up for a quarter-final clash against either Switzerland or Colombia. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 2 a.m. BST.
At the full-time whistle, Messi's tears symbolized the immense relief and elation felt by the team and their supporters, with his World Cup campaign set to continue.