Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has paid tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina staged a breathtaking 3-2 comeback to eliminate Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
Speaking on Fox Sports, Mikel admitted he cannot explain how the 39-year-old Argentina captain continues to summon performances of such magnitude at this stage of his career.
How much can he still give?
Mikel raised the question that will define Argentina's path through the remainder of the tournament — how much more can Messi physically and mentally offer after yet another gruelling contest?
