“Goal of the Tournament?!” — Amad Diallo Compared to Lionel Messi After World Cup Wonder Goal

Amad Diallo may have scored the goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup—but it wasn’t enough to save Côte d’Ivoire.

The Manchester United winger came off the bench to produce a breathtaking solo equaliser in the 74th minute after Norway had taken a first-half lead through Antonio Nusa.

Diallo glided past several defenders before exchanging passes with Nicolas Pépé and calmly finishing to make it 1-1, instantly sending social media into meltdown.

However, just as extra time appeared inevitable, Erling Haaland struck a late winner to hand Norway a dramatic 2-1 victory and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Despite the defeat, it was Diallo’s moment of magic that dominated the conversation online.

Fans immediately compared the Ivorian to Lionel Messi, with many calling it the best individual goal of the tournament.

One excited user wrote: "Amad diallo just scored the world cup goal of the tournament so far. The composure, close control of the ball and the finish are all extraordinary, Messi esque goal."