Tom Brady compares Argentina’s rally to Patriots’ comeback after Lionel Messi equalized in the 83rd minute and Enzo Fernández headed home the winner in a 3-2 victory over Egypt. Brady posted on X, writing, “Yeah so that might top 28-3,” with a mind‑blown emoji, linking one of the World Cup’s most dramatic finishes to the NFL’s most famous comeback.
The late turnaround in Mercedes-Benz Stadium snapped Argentina back into the knockout rhythm and left fans and commentators drawing cross‑sport parallels. Argentina trailed 2-0 before scoring twice in the final 20 minutes to avoid an upset and advance in the tournament.
Brady reaction: Tom Brady compares Argentina’s rally to Patriots’ comeback
Brady’s social post appeared moments after the decisive sequence that swung the match. The seven‑time Super Bowl champion posted publicly on X and the remark quickly circulated across social platforms, prompting debate about whether Tuesday’s finish could rival the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LI rally from a 28‑3 deficit.
The comparison is a personal, headline‑friendly take that captured how dramatic the Argentina comeback felt to audiences beyond soccer. Brady’s short post acted as a spark, and the phrase “28‑3” reappeared across feeds as shorthand for an almost unimaginable turnaround.
How the comeback unfolded
Egypt struck first in the 15th minute when Yasser Ibrahim put his side ahead, and Mostafa Zico extended the lead in the 67th minute, making it 2-0 and leaving Argentina with a major mountain to climb, according to Fox News coverage.
Argentina slowly pushed, and the decisive late push began when Lionel Messi cut the deficit with a vital equalizer in the 83rd minute. Minutes later, Enzo Fernández rose to head home the go‑ahead goal and complete the 3-2 comeback.
The sequence — an 83rd‑minute equalizer followed by a late winner — is what fueled the cross‑sport comparison and drew immediate reaction from fans and pundits.
Why fans and Brady made the comparison
The parallels are straightforward: a favored team erases a multi‑score deficit on a big stage, producing an emotional, late finish with knockout consequences. In both cases, the comeback arrived late and changed the narrative for the tournament or season in an instant.
Brady’s X post amplified the moment. Social feeds filled with similar takes from fans and commentators, illustrating how dramatic comebacks translate into easily understood cultural references across sports.
Tournament impact and next opponent
Argentina’s 3-2 comeback secured its place in the World Cup quarterfinals. The victory sets up a meeting with the winner of the Switzerland vs. Colombia tie, with that quarterfinal scheduled for Kansas City, Missouri, according to tournament schedules cited in Fox News’ report.
The result keeps Argentina in title contention and forces immediate tactical recalibration for opponents, who will need to plan for Argentina’s ability to alter momentum late in matches.
Stadium and turf note
The match played out at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Per Fox News, tournament organizers installed natural grass for World Cup matches; that temporary surface will be removed after the tournament and the venue will revert to its regular artificial turf configuration.
Fox News also reports the timing of the surface change aligns with the NFL preseason calendar and a scheduled preseason contest featuring the Denver Broncos next month.
Approved images from Fox News include action shots of Messi’s equalizer and Enzo Fernández’s winning header to illustrate the late sequence that decided the game.
Source attribution
This report is based on coverage by Fox News. For the original story and Brady’s social post, see the Fox News report: Tom Brady compares Argentina’s dramatic World Cup rally to Patriots’ Super Bowl comeback (Fox News).
FAQ
What did Tom Brady say about Argentina’s comeback?
Brady posted on X: “Yeah so that might top 28-3,” adding a mind‑blown emoji, comparing Argentina’s late rally to the Patriots’ 28‑3 Super Bowl comeback.
Who scored to complete Argentina’s 3-2 win over Egypt?
Enzo Fernández scored the winning goal with a header shortly after Lionel Messi equalized in the 83rd minute.
Who will Argentina play in the quarterfinals?
Argentina advanced to face the winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia in the quarterfinals in Kansas City, Missouri.
