Andrés Cantor loses voice on epic call of Lionel Messi's equalizer against Egypt

How epic was the Telemundo call of Argentina’s equalizing goal by Lionel Messi?

>So good that it left iconic announcer Andrés Cantor hoarse like Harry Kane — by Cantor’s own admission.

>Messi’s 83rd-minute goal Tuesday, July 7 against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 equalized the match at two goals apiece and stunned Egypt, which had led for most of the match. The goal followed a frenzy of Argentine activity as the Albiceleste had looked to extend their World Cup dreams.

>And once Messi blasted the ball past the hands of Egypt keeper Mostafa Shobeir and into the back of goal, Cantor’s call was one for the ages.

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¡¡¡GOLAAAAAZO DE ARGENTINA!!! ¡¡¡GOLAAAZO DE LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI!!! ¡¡¡APARECIÓ EL 10!!!

¡TREMENDO GOLAZO! Firma un zurdazo dentro del área para empatar el duelo ante Egipto. pic.twitter.com/ioUY9KoDkB

— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) July 7, 2026Moments later, after Cantor, who is Argentinian, had regained his voice, he acknowledged that the moment was reminiscent of when Kane lost his voice.

>“Me quedé como Harry Kane,” Cantor said, which translates to: “I ended up like Harry Kane.”

>Kane, the English captain who helped author his side’s thrilling 3-2 victory against Mexico Sunday, July 5 in the round of 16, lost his voice in a funny post-match interview.

>Argentina would then go on to score the go-ahead goal in the 92nd minute, on a header from Enzo Fernandez, to stun Egypt 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals.

>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Andrés Cantor loses voice on epic call of Lionel Messi's equalizer against Egypt