Lionel Messi celebrates 39th birthday with teammates in Kansas City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Lionel Messi marked his 39th birthday during the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, where he leads all scorers with five goals. He celebrated at Argentina's training base with teammates, who honored him with gifts and heartfelt tributes. Messi's goals include three against Algeria and two against Austria, propelling Argentina to the knockout stage. In his hometown of Rosario, about 5,000 children also celebrated his birthday by singing and presenting cakes. Messi's clubs and fans across the globe have extended their birthday wishes.
- •Messi celebrates his birthday with teammates in Kansas City.
- •Argentina has qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup.
- •Messi has scored five goals in two matches.
- •Around 5,000 kids in Rosario celebrated his birthday.
- •Messi shares a photo with teammates wearing tribute T-shirts.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s teammates pen emotional message to Argentina captain on 39th birthday
"The Argentina captain celebrated his 39th birthday in Kansas City after scoring five goals at the World Cup in two victories over Algeria and Austria
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