Gary Neville had everyone in fits of laughter during ITV’s coverage of the World Cup 2026 match between Argentina and Egypt with a cheeky comment linking Donald Trump and Lionel Messi! During the intense last-16 clash in Atlanta, Messi missed a crucial penalty in the first half, leaving fans and pundits stunned. As Argentina tried to bounce back from Egypt’s unexpected lead, the discussion turned to Messi’s penalty blunder at half-time.
The lively chat included legends Ian Wright and Roy Keane. Roy revealed, “We didn’t fancy him from the start!” as they discussed Messi’s less-than-perfect penalty record. But it was Gary Neville’s witty one-liner that stole the show, joking that maybe Donald Trump could take over penalty duties, sparking a round of laughter among the panel.
Ian Wright chimed in on the Messi debate, pointing out that it’s tough for any player to take over from a legend like Messi. “Imagine being in that dressing room!” he mused. Things got more dramatic when Egypt’s Ziko thought he’d made it 2-0, only for the goal to be disallowed for a foul. But he found redemption soon after, truly doubling Egypt’s lead.
Not to be outdone, Argentina roared back with goals from Cristian Romero, Messi himself, and Enzo Fernandez, clinching a 3-2 victory and securing their spot in the quarter-finals. The reigning champions await their next challenge, either against Switzerland or Colombia.
Stay tuned for more World Cup drama and maybe more laughs from our favourite pundits! 🌍⚽😂