Messi celebrates 39th birthday during World Cup as Argentina competes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentina soccer player, turns 39 today while actively participating in the ongoing World Cup. He has been showcasing his skills and contributing significantly to Argentina's campaign this summer. As Messi marks his birthday, fans are encouraged to engage with a quiz about his World Cup journey. The quiz tests knowledge on Messi's remarkable performances on the global stage. Further quizzes focused on World Cup history are also available.
- •Lionel Messi turns 39 today during the World Cup.
- •He continues to perform strongly for Argentina this summer.
- •A quiz about Messi's World Cup experiences is available for fans.
- •Additional World Cup quizzes can also be accessed.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday with Argentina teammates during a joyful World Cup
- 2:21 AMBBC Sport — Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?
"Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage, and its captain has become the tournament's career scoring leader. Messi marked the occasion alongside his teammates at Argentina's training base in Kansas City, Missouri. This is his sixth World Cup and the fifth time he's had a birthday during the tournament.
"Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:46 PMLionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday with Argentina teammates during a joyful World Cup
Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage, and its captain has become the tournament's career scoring leader. Messi marked the occasion alongside his teammates at Argentina's training base in Kansas City, Missouri. This is his sixth World Cup and the fifth time he's had a birthday during the tournament.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 2:21 AMQuiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?
Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?
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