Tom Brady says Argentina's World Cup comeback may top 28-3

In a dramatic Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, July 7, Argentina staged a stunning comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 at Atlanta Stadium. The victory, which secured Argentina's place in the quarterfinals, drew a high-profile comparison from NFL legend Tom Brady, who suggested it might have surpassed his own historic Super Bowl comeback.

Argentina, the defending champion, found itself in deep trouble after Egypt took a 2-0 lead. Yasser Ibrahim scored in the 15th minute, and Mostafa Zico extended the advantage in the 67th minute. With just over 20 minutes remaining, Argentina launched a furious rally. Cristian Romero scored in the 79th minute to cut the deficit to one. Lionel Messi, the team's captain, then equalized in the 83rd minute. The comeback was completed minutes later when Enzo Fernández scored the winning goal with a header.

The thrilling finish captivated the global sports world and prompted a reaction from Brady, the former New England Patriots quarterback. On social media platform X, Brady wrote, "Yeah so that might top 28-3," accompanied by a mind-blown emoji. The comment referenced the Patriots' iconic comeback in Super Bowl LI in February 2017,...