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Messi aims for second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Messi aims for second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium

Summary

Lionel Messi leads Argentina into the World Cup final against Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, the site of his emotional loss in the 2016 Copa America Centenario. At that event, Messi infamously declared his international career over after another penalty shootout defeat to Chile. Since then, Messi has revitalized his national team's fortunes, winning the 2022 World Cup and another Copa America in 2024. In this final, he has a chance to secure another World Cup title, which would cap a remarkable career redemption after past setbacks.

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By the Numbers

•Messi leads Argentina in the World Cup final against Spain.
•MetLife Stadium is where Messi faced heartbreak in 2016.
•He has won two major titles with Argentina since that defeat.
•Messi aims to add a second World Cup title at age 39.
•Argentina previously defeated England in the semifinals.

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8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi could end any debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time if he leads Argentina to World Cup glory again on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium -- where a decade ago he tearfully declared his international career over."Obviously I would like to end my career with this, I cannot ask for more," said Messi.
— Yahoo Sports

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