Lionel Messi and Argentina shook the world after pulling off a stunning comeback against England in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Just when everybody thought it was over, they turned it around in the space of seven minutes at the dying moments of the match.
Along with the rest of the world, the NFL community was left completely baffled. Legendary figures including Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and others took to social media after the extraordinary semifinal to share their reactions.
NFL Stars Left Baffled After The Argentina Comeback
The Argentina vs England semifinal was a match that had the entire world glued to their screens, not least because it could have marked Lionel Messi’s last World Cup game if Argentina had lost.
At the 55th minute, England winger Anthony Gordon scored from a counter attack to make it 1-0. Argentina kept pushing but could not seem to break through until just five minutes remained in regulation. Messi slipped it to Enzo Fernandez, who was waiting a few yards outside the box, and he fired it in to level the score.
Apr 1, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Tom Brady attends the game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Then in the 92nd minute, Lautaro Martinez headed home from a Messi pass to make it 2-1, completing the unthinkable. The comeback broke the internet, and the NFL world was no exception.
As Argentina rallied from a 1-0 deficit with two late Messi-assisted goals, NFL royalty took to X to express their amazement. “Oh my god 🤯”, NFL legend Tom Brady wrote. Chief’s superstar Patrick Mahomes posted the funny “thats why he is the goat” gif referring Lionel Messi’s triumph. “WOWWWWWWW”, wrote JJ Watt.
These NFL stars’ posts underscore the universal language of sports excellence. The reactions quickly fueled conversations across platforms, blending NFL and soccer communities in shared admiration for one of the greatest athletes of this generation.
And it was not just the posts on X either. Throughout the tournament, NFL stars have been visibly engaged, whether watching games live in the stadium or taking part in various World Cup activities.
NFL Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has drawn significant interest from the NFL community. With matches played in iconic NFL venues like SoFi Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium, the tournament became a natural destination for some of the biggest names in American football.
The most visible NFL presence at the event has been Patrick Mahomes. He and his wife Brittany attended multiple matches at Arrowhead Stadium in their home city, and he even took part in pre-game ceremonies, presenting the match ball before Argentina vs Algeria.
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