What did Tom Brady say about Lionel Messi after Argentina’s comeback against Egypt?

Great athletes have a way of recognizing greatness in others. This time, the tribute came from a different sport. Tom Brady, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, reacted to Argentina’s stunning comeback victory over Egypt at the 2026 World Cup with a post that quickly went viral.

“Yeah so that might top 28-3 🤯”

The reference was no coincidence. Argentina trailed 2-0 deep into the second half before turning the match around behind a vintage performance from Lionel Messi. The Argentina captain scored once and provided an assist as his team rallied for a dramatic 3-2 victory, a comeback that has already earned a place among the greatest in World Cup history and even prompted Brady to recall the defining moment of his own career.

Atlanta hosts another unforgettable comeback

The comparison became even more symbolic because Argentina’s match against Egypt was played in Atlanta, the same city forever linked to the famous “28-3” comeback in Super Bowl LI.

In 2017, Brady led the New England Patriots back from a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons to win 34-28 in overtime, completing the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. The victory further cemented Brady’s legacy and turned “28-3” into one of the most iconic scorelines in American sports.

Two GOATs connected by one comeback

The fact that Brady immediately thought of his own legendary comeback when describing Messi’s latest masterpiece speaks to the magnitude of Argentina’s achievement. The former quarterback was not only acknowledging how difficult it is to erase a multi-goal deficit, but also suggesting that Argentina’s comeback may have been even more remarkable than the one that defined his own career.

Atlanta has now witnessed two of the greatest comebacks in sports history. The first immortalized Brady. The second belonged to Messi. Two athletes who are regularly mentioned in any debate over the title of the greatest of all time are now linked by the same city and two remarkable rallies that defied all expectations.

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