Lautaro tells Messi to enjoy his last World Cup moment
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Lautaro Martinez encouraged an emotional Lionel Messi to savor the occasion after Argentina qualified for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Egypt. This moment marks a significant milestone in Messi's career as it may be his final appearance in this tournament. The team celebrated their advancement and aimed to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches. Argentina continues its quest for glory in the competition.
- •Lautaro Martinez spoke to Lionel Messi after the match.
- •Argentina won 3-2 against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup.
- •The victory secured Argentina's place in the quarterfinals.
- •Messi displayed visible emotion during the post-match interaction.
- •Argentina looks to continue strong performance in upcoming matches.
- 10:05 PMESPN Soccer — Lautaro told 'emotional' Messi to enjoy 'last WC'
"Lautaro Martinez told a visibly emotional Lionel Messi to enjoy the moment following Argentina's 3-2 triumph over Egypt on Tuesday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup.
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