Messi honors Argentina team ahead of World Cup final against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Lionel Messi shared an emotional tribute to the Argentina national team via Instagram hours before their World Cup final against Spain on July 19, 2026. Acknowledging their successes in recent years, he emphasized the journey shared with his teammates, expressing gratitude for their camaraderie. Argentina, the defending champions, face European champions Spain in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as they aim to secure another title. Messi noted that regardless of the match outcome, the team's legacy is already cemented.
- •Messi praised the team's journey in an Instagram post.
- •Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
- •The team has previously won the Copa América in 2021 and 2024.
- •Messi has emphasized the importance of teamwork and shared experiences.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Messi pays tribute to Argentina team in emotional pre-final post
"Argentina captain Lionel Messi has paid tribute to his team and their success over recent years in an emotional Instagram post, hours before the World Cup final against Spain. "Whatever happens tomorrow, this group has already written a story that we will never forget and that nobody can erase.
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