Lionel Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina stun Egypt to reach quarter-finals

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the penalty area that proved too much for Shobeir, drawing Argentina level and becoming the first player in history to score in nine consecutive FIFA World Cup matches.

Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the first player ever to score in nine consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, inspiring Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt to book a place in the quarter-finals.

Lautaro Martínez surged into space before delivering a precise cross for Enzo Fernández, who headed home the winning goal to send the reigning world champions into the last eight.