Tom Brady Says Argentina's 3-2 Comeback May Top Patriots' 28-3 Super Bowl Rally

Q: Was Argentina’s miracle comeback due to their own brilliance or Egypt’s epic defensive collapse?

It was both, but Argentina’s quality and persistence were the bigger reason. Egypt were excellent for much of the match. They defended bravely, countered sharply, and built a 2-0 lead by the 67th minute despite being heavy underdogs in their first World Cup knockout game. Goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir also played a major role, including saving Messi’s penalty, and Egypt had already shown resilience throughout the tournament. But the decisive stretch was driven by Argentina’s elite talent and pressure. Cristian Romero’s 79th-minute header changed the momentum, Messi produced the equalizer four minutes later despite his earlier miss, and Enzo Fernandez delivered the stoppage-time winner. Those were not cheap goals; they came from sustained attacking pressure, accurate delivery, and composed finishing under extreme pressure. At the same time, Egypt clearly failed to hold their defensive structure once Argentina broke through. Conceding three times from the 79th minute into stoppage time is a collapse by any standard, especially after leading 2-0. Whether from fatigue, nerves, or the weight of Argentina’s pressure, Egypt could not manage the final phase of the game. The fairest reading is that Egypt collapsed late, but Argentina forced that collapse. The comeback was not simply handed to the defending champions; it was created by their resilience, star power, and ability to execute in the biggest moments.

3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 7

Tom Brady wrote on X that Argentina's 3-2 World Cup comeback over Egypt "might top 28-3," comparing it with New England's famous Super Bowl LI rally.
2-0 down in the 67th minute, Argentina looked headed out of the round of 16 before scoring three unanswered goals to reach the quarterfinals.
Cristian Romero started the fightback in the 79th minute, Lionel Messi equalized in the 83rd, and Enzo Fernandez headed the winner in second-half stoppage time.
28-3 refers to the Patriots trailing Atlanta by that score in the third quarter of the 2017 Super Bowl before Brady led 31 unanswered points for a 34-28 win.