Lionel Messi prepares for World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Lionel Messi and Argentina are set to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at 3 p.m. Eastern at New York New Jersey Stadium. Messi enters the match with eight goals and four assists in the tournament, including two assists in the semifinal against England. A victory would mark Argentina's second consecutive World Cup title, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962. Messi's performance has already established several records, including the most World Cup appearances at 33. He also holds the record for the most wins, goals, and assists in the World Cup's history.
- •Messi has eight goals and four assists in the tournament.
- •Argentina seeks to defend its World Cup title against Spain.
- •Messi holds records for most World Cup appearances and wins.
- •Match scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
- •Argentina could become the first team to win consecutive titles since 1962.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — 10 Historic Lionel Messi Stats Ahead of Argentina’s World Cup Final vs. Spain
"Lionel Messi has already played enough important matches to fill several careers.Sunday’s meeting with Spain offers Messi another opportunity to add to his list of accolades.Argentina will attempt to defend its World Cup title at 3 p.m. Eastern at New York New Jersey Stadium, where Messi can become a world champion for the second time.The […] The post 10 Historic Lionel Messi Stats Ahead of Argentina’s World Cup Final vs. Spain appeared first on HEAVY.
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