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Lionel Messi Owns Unfortunate World Cup Record Despite Avoiding World Cup Upset

Every time Lionel Messi has touched the pitch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he has made history, and that was certainly true in Argentina's 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the round of 16 on Tuesday, where he scored and assisted to become the tournament's all-time assists leader. However, Messi also set another record on Tuesday, one that he is surely hoping will be eclipsed in his lifetime. With Argentina trailing 1-0 after a 15th-minute goal from Egypt center back Yasser Ibrahim, Argentina fullback Nicolás Tagliafico drew a penalty that set the stage for Messi to be the hero once again. Inst...