David Beckham praises 'special' Messi as Argentina advances to World Cup quarter-finals
Following Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt, which secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, David Beckham described Lionel Messi as a "very special human." The former England skipper noted that his admiration stems not only from Messi's on-field performance but also from his character away from the game. Messi contributed to the win by netting Argentina’s second goal in the 83rd minute.