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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup final, feels tired at 39

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup final, feels tired at 39

Summary

Lionel Messi has guided Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a 2-1 comeback victory against England in the semi-finals. Messi contributed two assists in the match, increasing his total to 12 goal contributions in the tournament. In a post-match interview, Messi expressed his fatigue but noted his team's strong performance. With this final, Argentina aims for their first successful World Cup defense since 1962. The upcoming match heightens speculation about Messi's potential retirement from international play.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina won 2-1 against England in the semi-finals
•Messi provided two assists and leads in goal contributions
•The final marks Messi's third World Cup final appearance
•Argentina seeks to repeat as champions for the first time since 1962
•Messi admits to feeling tired ahead of the final

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi admits he’s tired after leading Argentina to his third World Cup final at 39 years old

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi has led Argentina to yet another World Cup final, but it looks increasingly likely this might be his last. Messi dropped two assists in Argentina’s 2- 1 comeback win over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
— Yahoo Sports

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