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Lionel Messi prepares for Argentina's match against Spain in World Cup final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Lionel Messi prepares for Argentina's match against Spain in World Cup final
Summary

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. This match holds significance as Messi, aiming to add to his accolades, has experienced mixed results in previous finals with the national team. Historically, Argentina has faced challenges in major tournament finals, with Messi's earlier career marked by losses to Brazil, Germany, and Chile. Following a successful 2022 World Cup campaign, where Messi played a crucial role, Argentina aims to secure another title and further solidify Messi's legacy.

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  • •Messi leads Argentina in 2026 World Cup final against Spain
  • •Argentina has lost four major finals under Messi
  • •Messi's past finals include defeats to Brazil and Chile
  • •Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Messi's key contributions
  • •A win would mark Argentina's continued success in international football
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Lionel Messi will lead Argentina out in the 2026 World Cup final tonight, bidding to etch another massive moment into a career packed full of them.Messi has won it all with Argentina, though he needed...

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