Lionel Messi likely to retire from Argentina after World Cup Final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Lionel Messi is expected to play his final match for Argentina in the World Cup Final against Spain on Sunday. At 39 years old, Messi has had a storied career that includes three World Cup Finals. While he won't retire from soccer entirely, formal announcements regarding his status for the national team are still pending. The match marks a significant moment for Messi and his fans, likely concluding his international journey.
- •Messi turns 39 this summer.
- •Sunday's match is against Spain.
- •This may be Messi's last game for Argentina.
- •He has reached three World Cup Finals with Argentina.
- •Messi is not retiring from soccer overall.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s pained grimace after Argentina lost World Cup final said it all
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Is the 2026 World Cup Final Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina?
"We've reached the end of an iconic career when it comes to the legendary Lionel Messi.
"Lionel Messi couldn't believe he wasn't going to leave the World Cup on top.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 10:25 PMLionel Messi’s pained grimace after Argentina lost World Cup final said it all
Lionel Messi couldn't believe he wasn't going to leave the World Cup on top.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:21 PMIs the 2026 World Cup Final Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina?
We've reached the end of an iconic career when it comes to the legendary Lionel Messi.
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