World Cup 2026: I’m Amazed By Messi’s Ability To Keep Producing Decisive Performances –Mikel

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has praised Lionel Messi following Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

Speaking on Fox Sports, Mikel expressed his amazement at the 39-year-old’s endurance and mental fortitude.

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He questioned how much more the Argentine captain can physically and psychologically give to drag his team further in the tournament.

“Argentina is coming through yet another difficult game, where they have been pushed to the limit. How much has Messi played, how much has been taken away from him mentally, psychologically, and physically as well.

“That’s going to be the question as well: how much can he give again to be able to drag this Argentina team yet again to another semi-final?

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“That’s going to be the question, but when you have Messi, I don’t know what the guy eats. I don’t know what he eats because every time you think it is finished, he comes up with something spectacular.”

Messi has delivered a historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Argentina to the quarterfinals with 8 goals, tying Guillermo Stabile’s 1930 Argentine record for a single tournament, and breaking the all-time World Cup record for both career knockout goal contributions and total tournament assists.