India, July 8 -- Lionel Messi made headlines on Tuesday, helping Argentina produce a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

The captain scored Argentina's equalizer before Enzo Fernandez netted a dramatic stoppage-time winner, keeping the defending champions' hopes of retaining their title alive.

The latest performance has once again raised a familiar question: How is Messi still dominating football's biggest stage?

Messi is 39 years old. Born on June 24, 1987, the Argentine icon is playing in what is widely expected to be his final FIFA World Cup.

Ahead of the tournament, Messi himself admitted he did not expect to still be competing at this level. "Because of my age, the most logical thin...