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.
¡¡¡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, 2026
Moments 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
