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One of the most dramatic matches of the FIFA World Cup took place on Tuesday afternoon at Atlanta Stadium.
After next week’s World Cup semi-final, the stadium will shed its tournament identity. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will regain its name and the natural grass installed for the tournament will give way to the artificial turf used for Falcons games before Atlanta hosts the Denver Broncos in a preseason game next month.
While the retractable-roof stadium continues to host World Cup drama, its regular tenant knows all too well what it’s like to be at the center of soccer angst.
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Lionel Messi (10) of Argentina celebrates with his teammates after the 3-2 victory during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Patrick Smith – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
More than nine years ago, Tom Brady pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history, rallying the New England Patriots from a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Falcons in overtime in Super Bowl LI.
Moments after Lionel Messi equalized in the 83rd minute to erase Argentina’s two-goal deficit against Egypt, Enzo Fernandez completed the comeback with a header as the final minutes ticked down. Brady then took to social media and made a comparison to the Patriots’ 2017 comeback.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Kevin Jairaj/Image Images)
“Yeah, that could beat 28-3,” the seven-time Super Bowl winner wrote on X, adding a mind-blowing emoji.
Egypt scored first on Tuesday afternoon, thanks to Yasser Ibrahim’s goal in the 15th minute. Teammate Mostafa Zico followed with a goal in the 67th minute to extend Egypt’s lead to 2-0.
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Messi helped lead Argentina to its first World Cup title in four years, defeating France in a final that was ultimately decided by penalty kicks.
Lionel Messi (10) of Argentina celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Argentina’s 3-2 comeback on Tuesday secured it a spot in the quarterfinals, where it will face the winner of Switzerland and Colombia on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri. Switzerland and Colombia were goalless at half-time in their round of 16 match.
