At the World Cup, the Democratic Republic of Congo equalized in their match, keeping the scoreline tied. In a cross-sport tribute moment, an NFL star channeled soccer's greatest icon, Lionel Messi, by dressing as a GOAT—the acronym for Greatest of All Time—underscoring Messi's legendary status among athletes across disciplines. According to ESPN's World Cup coverage, the match remains competitive as play continues.

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