Is this Messi’s last World Cup game for Argentina? An emotional post encourages goodbye conversations

Lionel Messi addressed the entire squad ahead of the World Cup final. It was a simple enough cry, but it must have tugged at the heartstrings. But it also sparked speculation that it could turn out to be the superstar’s last match in Argentina’s colors, at least at the World Cup.

Messi is ready to aim for World Cup glory again as Argentina take on Spain in a thrilling clash. Before the match, he decided to speak to his teammates, coaching staff and the rest of the Albiceleste team via social media. Messi reflected on his time with the national team and the bond he formed with the players.

“The best thing about all these years was never just the titles, but all of them. Share day by day with this group, compete together, stand up in difficult moments and enjoy every step,” Messi said.

Messi also expressed his gratitude to the people who work behind the scenes to maintain a family atmosphere in the team. He credited team unity as the main reason for the team’s continued success.

“I thank each of my teammates, the coaching staff and all the great people who work every day to make this national team a family,” Messi said.

Ahead of the tough test on Sunday, Messi decided to overlook the immediate outcome of the final, saying the team had already written a beautiful story in the tournament.

“Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a story that we will never forget and that no one will be able to erase,” Messi wrote.

MESSI’S MESSAGE LEAVES WIFE SORRY

This brought numerous reactions from Messi fans and supporters thanking him for his contributions to the national team. Most of them were emotional when it came to their reaction for the superstar.

Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo was left emotional and teary-eyed reading Messi’s post and responded with a series of emojis.

If Argentina can win the World Cup, it could end up being a proper farewell for Messi from the international stage.

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Jul 19, 2026 11:41 am IST