Tom Brady, the NFL legend synonymous with improbable comebacks, just made a jaw-dropping claim that has the sports world buzzing. After watching Argentina erase a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, Brady took to social media and declared that what he witnessed might top his own historic 28-3 Super Bowl rally.
“Yeah so that might top 28-3,” Brady wrote on X (formerly Twitter), igniting a firestorm of debate among football and soccer fans alike.
Argentina’s stunning victory unfolded with about 20 minutes left in regulation at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta—coincidentally, the home of the NFL’s Falcons, the very team Brady torched in Super Bowl LI. Lionel Messi and company scored three unanswered goals to snatch a 3-2 win, sending them to the quarterfinals and leaving the soccer world in awe.
But Brady’s comparison to his 2017 Super Bowl comeback—where he led the New England Patriots from a 28-3 deficit to a 34-28 overtime win over the Falcons—struck a nerve. NFL fans flooded social media to push back, arguing that Brady’s feat remains unmatched.
“This was fun. 28-3 still more impressive,” one fan wrote. Another pointed out the irony: “The Argentina comeback happened at the Falcons home stadium.” A third added, “This is even funnier when you remember which NFL team plays at the stadium this just happened in.”
Some fans took a lighter tone. “TB12 retired and became the biggest Patriot hater,” one joked. Another simply said, “Close, but not quite GOAT!”
Brady’s comment comes amid a thrilling World Cup that has already seen its share of controversy, including disallowed goals and heated debates over officiating. The United States was eliminated in the Round of 16, but the action continues with high-stakes matches across North America.
As the tournament heads toward the final on July 19, Brady’s hot take adds a layer of intrigue. Whether Argentina’s rally truly tops 28-3 is up for debate, but one thing is clear: the GOAT of NFL comebacks just threw down a gauntlet that soccer fans are happy to pick up.
